[stylist] Youth writing contest

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Lori Stayer,
NFB Writers Division


   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   submit multiple entries and all work must be original and unpublished.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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