One of our English teachers asked if we could help spread the word: the Library of Congress 23^rd Annual Writing Contest is about to begin! There are 3 competition levels for grades 4-12 and this year’s theme is: “How Did an Author’s Work Change your View of the World or Yourself?” Students write a personal letter to the author of a fiction or nonfiction book, poem or play describing how the author’s work changed them or their view of the world.

Please consider sharing with your teachers and students. More info, including rules and teaching guides, can be found here:

http://www.read.gov/letters/

Thank you!

Janine Johnson

Library Media Specialist

Scotts Ridge Middle School

Ridgefield, CT 06877

203-894-5725

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