Submit an Entry to the Immigration Narrative Contest today. Deadline for the contest is Jan. 1

Borderless (American) Dream is a student-led bilingual immigration story collection project based in Minnesota documenting immigrants’ diverse journeys coming to America. The mission is to offer a nuanced portrayal of this marginalized community, challenging stereotypes and assumptions surrounding immigrant identities and their life experiences. 

The team is currently hosting Echo Trails: Immigration Narrative Contest, a writing competition that aims to collect immigration stories from the broader community with the objective to empower youth journalistic voices, support local refugee communities, and ultimately publish a book to raise awareness about the immigrant community.

Share a story of immigration to get published on our site and/or win a cash prize! The first 30 submissions that meet the following requirements will receive $10. 

• Deadline: Jan. 1, 2024
• Word Limits: 300 words – 650 words
  • Optional: For stories not originally recorded in English, students may submit both the original version in the subject’s language and an English translation.
• Eligibility: 18 year-old or younger by Jan. 1, 2024
• Prompts:​
  • Tell a story from your own immigration journey or the journey of someone close to you. Reflect on the challenges, surprises, and personal growth experienced during the process.
  • Write about your family’s immigration history. Explore the reasons for their migration, the challenges they faced, and the impact of immigration on subsequent generations.
  • Share the stories of immigrants in your local community. Highlight the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences within the immigrant population.
• How to submit:
  • Submit your entry via the Borderless (American) Dream form located at the bottom of the site
• Prizes:
  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50
  • Special Award: Unique Voice – $200
• Terms and Conditions:
  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy of information in their submissions.
  • Submitted content entry must be original and not previously published.
  • By submitting, you grant Borderless (American) Dreams the right to publish your work with proper credit.
  • The site reserves the right to edit for clarity and formatting.

Feel free to contact borderlessdream123@gmail.com if you have any questions or check out the website for more details.