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610-828-0441 jeaneslibrary.org
Entry Deadline: Wed., February 22, 2012, 5 pm
Contest Winners Notified by April 13
Receptions for Winners: 7 pm on Wed., April 25 (gr. 1-3); 7 pm on Thurs., April 26 (gr. 4-6) Sponsor: Friends of the William Jeanes Library
Instructions
v Students in grades 1-6 can participate by writing a “book” (short story) by themselves or with a friend(s) in the same grade. One entry per student. The book must be the student’s own work. Others may help with typing, but not editing.
v The story can be on any subject, but the story must be fictional. 1st-3rd graders may (but do not have to) use one of these “story starters”:
--Imagine drinking a magic potion that makes you grow smaller. Tell a story about how that happened and what you did when you became very small.
--Imagine you are a superhero. What powers do you have? Tell about one of your adventures.
v The story can, but does not have to, be illustrated. Use artist pencils, non-smear markers or crayons.
v Use 8 ½ x 11 paper only. It may be typed or hand-written. The text should be limited to 15 pages. Please number the pages. For binding purposes, leave a 1” margin on every side of each page (including the cover).
v Include a title page with the following information: the title of the story, author/illustrator’s name, grade, and school. On a second page include the author/illustrator’s name, phone number, and e-mail address. Include the information for each author/illustrator on both pages.
v All the qualities of good writing (grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure) are important.
v Stories that do not conform to these instructions will not be considered for prizes.
Judging: Judges are active or retired educators who work/have worked outside of the Colonial School District.
v 1st and 2nd grades. Awards will be given on each grade level for:
Best story (plot)
Most creative (referring to the format and hand drawn illustrations)
v 3rd-6th grades. Awards will be given on each grade level for:
Best story plot
Best developed characters
Most creative (referring to format and hand drawn illustrations)
Prizes:
v All winners will receive a bookstore gift certificate.
v 1st and 2nd place winners of each category and grade level will receive a bound copy of their books to keep.
v Winning entries will be bound by grade level and added to the William Jeanes Library permanent book collection.
Questions to Mrs. Beth Hargis, Youth Services Librarian, bhargis@mclinc.org or 610-828-0441
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