DC Entertainment and chapter book licensee Capstone are sponsoring a superhero writing contest for kids in grades 3-6, the companies announced.  The contest, "Be a Super Hero, Read!," asks kids to write about a real hero in their lives, describing their powers such as courage, generosity, or imagination. 

The winner will receive a trip for four to Warner Bros. Animation Studios and DC Entertainment offices, and the person described in the winning essay will receive a $2500 donation to the charity of his or her choice. 

Essays are to be written between March 1st and April 15th.  Then on May 15th, kids will be able to vote online for the winner, which will be announced at Book Expo America.