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Contest for Young Writers in Kentucky

KET is launching the KET Young Writers and Illustrators contest, a statewide competition designed to promote the advancement of children's reading skills through hands-on, active learning. The effort encourages Kentucky's students in kindergarten through third grade to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original works.

The Kentucky winner from each grade level will be entered into the national PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest, where a renowned panel o...

How many have you read?

The BBC released a list of the "100 Greatest Books" -- and they apparently believe most people have only read six of them! How many have you read?

(Thanks to the BK Publishers newsletter for this! Join the online discussion at http://www.librarything.com/topic/61828.)

1 Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
2 The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien
3 Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
4 Harry Potter series - JK Rowling
5 To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
6 The Bible
7 Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
8 Nineteen Ei...

Tainted Tea's Writing Contest

Looking for a fun, free writing and/or art contest to enter? Tainted Tea is a marvelous new literary magazine -- and a wonderful supporter of literacy and Write On! -- and the editors have announced a flash fiction and bookmark contest!! Here's the information:

Flash Fiction Contest
Complete a story in 1,000 words or less. There is no specific subject, but all stories must either be dark, macabre, or something in the horror genre. Judging will be based on character development, plot...

National Share the Love of Reading Month

Throughout the month of February, the nonprofit organization My Own Book (www.myownbook.net) is hosting a national Share the Love of Reading event. They are encouraging every teen and adult in the United States to buy a favorite children's book, read it to a child, and give the child the book. If you send an e-mail to Kyle and Brady Baldwin at kyleandbrady@myownbook.net, the amazing young founders of My Own Book will send a bookplate for every book you give out.

Need help Sharing the Love of...

Giving Running to Mali

My brother Greg, founder of the nonprofit organization Share Our Soles that collects, cleans and donates gently-used athletic shoes to third-world countries, recently returned from a trip to Mali, Africa, to deliver 100+ pairs of shoes to the small village of Sikoro. I could not be prouder of him!! Here is a video clip of his amazing journey:

Newbury & Caldecott Award Winners of 2010

The John Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association (ALA) to the author of the year's "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." This year's winner is When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.






The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association (ALA) to the artist of the year's "most distinguished American picture book for children." This year's winner is The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney.

Amazon has a great ...

Interview with Erica Miner

Violinist turned author ERICA MINER has had a multi-faceted career as an award-winning screenwriter, author, lecturer and poet. A native of Detroit, she studied music at Boston University and the New England Conservatory of Music. After experiencing a variety of highs and lows in her quest to forge a career in New York City, Erica won the coveted position of violinist with the Metropolitan Opera Company, a high-pressured milieu but the pinnacle of her field.

When injuries from a car accident s...

Writer Advice Flash Fiction Contest

WriterAdvice is a wonderful resource for writers and a great supporter of Write On!

The editors seek flash fiction, memoir, and creative non-fiction that mesmerizes the reader in 750 words or less.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2010.

Entry fee: $10 per submission.

First prize: $150.

Former prizewinners are the judges.

You can find complete guidelines, mailing address, and prizes listed at www.writeradvice.com.

Interview with Marvin Wilson

Marvin D. Wilson is a writer, blogger, and author. He enjoys delivering spiritual and inspirational messages in his own inimitable humorous, poignant, oftentimes irreverent, at times shocking way, through the spinning of an entertaining tale. He took the time to speak to me about his latest novel, Owen Fiddler -- which is available online at Amazon.com -- and about his life as a novelist.

How did your latest novel, Owen Fiddler, begin? What was the writing process like?

Marvin: Owen...

Vote for Write On!!!

Hi everyone! I have some VERY exciting news, and a favor to ask of you:

My literacy organization Write On! is up for a $5,000 grant from Glamour Magazine/Sally Hansen! Now is voting time, and votes are a big factor. Each person can only vote once.

I'm really trying to spread the word because this would be SO huge for Write On! It would help us create more Holiday Book Drive Chapters, award more scholarships, and get more kids excited about reading and...