Their achievements still live on...
In celebration of Black History Month, Mathews Memorial Library is pleased to sponsor a multi-media contest spotlighting the extensive and important contributions made by Black Americans to American culture, both locally and nationally. Each submission should explain why and how the person they have selected affects American culture.
Cash prizes will be awarded in each category .
Essay – a 250 word essay about their chosen person.
Speech – A timed speech of 3-5 minutes.
Art – Students may chose the medium to create their own work.
Audio/Visual Presentation – In this format the student may chose to create a video, or a power point presentation about their figure.
Open to ages 10-18
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 11:15 |
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"For Sale: baby shoes, never worn"
-Ernest Hemingway
The original short short story. In the 1920's Ernest Hemingway’s colleagues bet him that he couldn’t write a complete story in just six words. They paid up. Hemingway is said to have considered it his best work.
I’m dead. I’ve missed you. Kiss … ?
- Neil Gaiman
I’m your future, child. Don’t cry.
- Stephen Baxter
The baby’s blood type? Human, mostly.
- Orson Scott Card
Steve ignores editor's word limit and
- Steven Meretzky
What's that sound? You go check.
-Missy Bauby
What's your best six word story?
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Last Updated on Monday, 25 January 2010 13:44 |
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