Contests

Lighthouse Writer’s Workshops Dear parents and young writers, Just a quick note to announce a new series of workshops for young writers at the Ferril House! As always, we welcome writers age 10-18, and groups will be separated by age. Financial assistance is available for those who need it. (To inquire, contact Amanda at amanda@lighthousewriters.org.) We hope to see you soon! The YOUNG WRITERS SCHEDULE 2009-10 can be found at: https://lighthousewriters.org/workshop/index/page_id/14/

River of Words An international poetry and art competition for students on the theme of watersheds and the environment designed to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of the place they live, and to express what they discover in poetry and visual art. Free to participate, enter, and win. Entry deadline is February 15, 2009. Grades K -12. Go to http://www.coloradohumanities.org/content/river-words for registration and information.

Letters About Literature A writing competition where students write a letter to an author who has inspired them to change their view of themselves or the world. Students in grades 4-12. All events are free to participate, enter, and win. The entry deadline was December 6, 2008. For more information: http://www.coloradohumanities.org/content/letters-about-literature-lal