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Creative Writing Challenge Asks Kids to Write About the Library
Elementary school students can participate in Ygnacio Valley Library's writing challenge by sharing a story or poem about what the library means to them. Every entry wins a prize!
The Ygnacio Valley Library is asking Walnut Creek's elementary school students to put down their books, pick up their pens, and write a story or poem in honor of the library.
The 3rd Annual Young Writer's Challenge begins Monday, March 25, and invites all K-5 students in the city to participate. This year's theme is “Happy 100th Birthday Contra Costa County Library!” and every student who enters will win a prize.
Entries should be dropped off at the Ygnacio Valley Library by Friday, April 19.
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These literary creations will be proudly displayed on the library walls for all to appreciate.
For more 100th birthday events at county libraries, visit the Contra Costa County Library website.
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Find inspiration by reading a poem about the library by children's author Julia Donaldson, or Emily Dickinson's "In a Library". For stories, see "Favorite Stories About Libraries and Librarians" from ReadingRockets.org.
Can you think of a poem or story about the library? Share your ideas in the comments.
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