"Meet My Neighbor" Story Showcase

Share Your Story. Be Heard on Sunny SFH Radio. 

Youth ages 7–18 are invited to share short stories about the neighbors who make their communities brighter. Selected storytellers will be invited to record their stories for on-air broadcast. 

About the Showcase

Theme for December & January: “Meet My Neighbor”
Open To: All South Florida Youth
Goal: Write and share a short story (up to 300 words, 1-2 minutes when spoken) about someone in your neighborhood who makes a difference.
Format: Submit a script for your story.  We will invite top entries to record for radio broadcast!
Deadline: January  31
Submission: Submit your written story using our Google Form below.

Who Can Participate

• Ages 7–18

• No previous radio or writing experience needed

• Homeschool students, public/private school students, and independent learners all welcome

Story Guidelines

• Theme: A neighbor, place, or everyday kindness in your neighborhood

• Word count: Up to 300 words (or roughly 1–2 minutes when spoken)

• Original work only — no copying from other sources

• Keep personal details limited (e.g., first names okay, but avoid home addresses)

• Content should be respectful and appropriate for all audiences

Submission Process

1. Write Your Story

   • Use one of our optional worksheets based on your age group. 

   • Up to 250 words.

   • Be original and specific — describe what makes your neighbor special!

   • Save your story as a Google Doc, Word file, or just paste it into the form.

2. Submit It Online

   • Fill out the Form below (include your name, grade, school or homeschool group, and contact info).

   • Attach your written story or paste it into the text field.

3. Get Invited to Record!

   • Selected stories will be invited to record their story for broadcast on Sunny SFH Radio.

   • You’ll receive recording instructions in February and can choose to:

     • Record at home using your computer and a microphone or your phone’s Voice Memos app, or

     • Visit the Sunny SFH studio for a recording session.

Parent / Guardian Consent

We require a parent or guardian to consent before recording or broadcasting. On the form, you’ll confirm that:

• You grant permission for your child’s written story to be used by Sunny SFH.

• You allow us to contact you with recording instructions.

• You give us permission to edit the audio for clarity and broadcast.

• You understand that only first names and ages will be shared publicly.