[Nyagdu] Fw: [nabop] Youth Writing Contest

[cheryl echevarria]

Cheryl Echevarria
Treasurer
National Federation of the Blind Greater Long Island Chapter
Member NAGDU, NYAGDU and DAN


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "by way of David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>" <LoriStay at aol.com>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:31 PM
Subject: [nabop] Youth Writing Contest


> Do you know a budding writer?   Pass this along!
> Lori Stayer
>
>
>     Youth Writing Contest!
>
>     The NFB Writers' Division is hosting a Youth Writing Contest to
>     promote Braille literacy and excellence in creative writing. Entries
>     will be judged on creativity and quality of Braille. We are looking
>     for creative writing, in the form of fiction and poetry. There is no
>     charge for entering.
>
>     This is a contest for students who use Braille. Entries must Be
>     submitted in hand embossed Braille, either on a slate and stylus or
>     on a Braille writer. No computer Braille entries will be considered.
>     Submissions must be Brailled by the entrant. Elementary students
>     (K-5) may submit contracted Braille, uncontracted Braille, or an
>     acceptable combination of the two. Students in higher grades will be
>     expected to submit stories or poetry in contracted Braille.
>
>     There are six categories, as follows: Elementary Fiction; Elementary
>     Poetry; Middle School Fiction; Middle School Poetry; High School
>     Fiction; High School Poetry. Elementary is K-5. Middle School is 6-8.
>     High School is 9-12.
>
>     The contest begins January first, and ends, postmarked date April
>     first. There will be three cash prizes for each of the six
>     categories. First prize per contest is $25. Second prize is $15 and
>     third prize is $5. Submissions for fiction may not exceed one
>     thousand words. Poetry may not exceed twenty lines. Authors may
>     submit multiple entries and all work must be original and unpublished.
>
>     Each entrant must provide an identical print copy for possible
> publication.
>
>     Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet containing entrant's
>     information: Name, address, phone, email, title of the entry, school
>     and grade of entrant. Winners will be announced at our division
>     meeting during the July 2009 NFB National convention held in Detroit,
> Michigan.
>
>     Send to Fred Wurtzel, 1212 N Foster, Lansing Michigan, 48912.
>
> Questions? contact Fred Wurtzel at
> f.wurtzel at comcast.net
> or 517-485-0326
>
>
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