April 29, 2004
Young Authors Fiction Contest
The San Juan Island Library is
kicking off its second annual Young Authors Fiction Contest.
Writers must start the story by finishing this sentence. "The
Minute I stepped off the plane I realized what I had gotten
myself into". The Contest rules are, the submission be no more
than 600 words, only one submission per person, typed with 12
point font that is easy to read, double spaced, on 8 ˝ X 11
paper, and include a cover sheet with name, address, phone
number, and grade level (please Do Not put your name on the
actual story) The contest deadline is April 30th, 2004 and the
awards will be announced Wednesday, May 19 at 6:30 at The San
Juan Island Library.
"This is a great opportunity for young authors to show off their
creativity and win some great prizes", said Jacky Elder the Teen
Library assistant at The San Juan Island Library. A panel of
local authors will judge all submissions. There are a slew of
wonderful prizes to win from the Palace Theater, Paradise
Bowling, Jimmy's Paradise Café, The Big Store, Radio Shack,
Audio On Demand, San Juan Taxi, Down Riggers, Kenmore Air, and
the Friends of the Library for the first, second and third place
entry's. Were really thankful to all the businesses that donated
prizes to the contest said Elder, "it wouldn't have been
possible without them."
The Library puts on The Young Authors Fiction Contest to give
kids an opportunity to show off their writing and have it judged
by a panel of professional writers. It gives them an outlet to
express themselves and see that writing really is cool.
Remember, please Do Not write you name on your entry, instead
include a cover sheet with, your name, address, phone number,
and grade level. All submissions can be dropped off at The San
Juan Island Library or Mailed to:
Young Authors Fiction Contest
San Juan Island Library
1010 Guard St.
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
The Rules Are:
. No More than 600 words
. Only One Submission per person
. 12 Font (easily recognizable)
. Double Spaced
. On 8 ˝ X 11 paper
. And include your cover sheet
(Name, Address, Phone Number, Grade Level)
(Remember Do Not put your name on the actual story)
Prizes Include:
. First Prize (Both Divisions): Round trip Kenmore Air flight
for four and tickets to Seattle Mariners baseball game
(restrictions apply)
. Second Prize (High School): Dinner for 2 at Downriggers and
Limo Ride from San Juan Taxi for two.
. Second Prize (Middle School): A portable CD Player from Radio
Shack,
. 20$ Gift Certificate from Audio On Demand and, a Bowling Party
for 4 at Paradise Lanes with Pizza and Drinks from Jimmy's
Paradise Café.
. Third prize (High School): 2 Movie Tickets with Drinks and
popcorn at The Palace Theater
. Third Prize (Middle School): Gift Certificate to The Big Store
for 2 movie rentals and 1 pizza
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