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Pierce County teens: Win cash prizes and get your work published

Our Own Expressions contest for creative teens enters 20th year

February 4, 2016

Pierce County Library System invites teenagers throughout Pierce County to show their creative talents in Our Own Expressions Teen Writing & Art Contest. The 20th annual contest runs Jan. 22 through Feb. 29.

 

Teenagers in grades 7-12 who live in or attend school in Pierce County may enter the contest, individually or in teams. Participation in the contest is free.

 

Judges will review writing entries for originality, style, general presentation, grammar, spelling and evidence of skill appropriate for the writer’s age.

 

Art entries will be judged on composition, evidence of skill commensurate with the age of the artist, creativity and effective use of media.

 

Pierce County Library Foundation will award $100 for each first place; $75 for each second place; and $50 for each third place. The awards are presented in three age groups—grades 7-8, grades 9-10 and grades 11-12—in each of the four categories: poetry, short story, photography and drawing.

 

Entry forms are available at any Pierce County Library or on the Our Own Expressions webpage.

 

Contest winners’ work will be showcased in an awards ceremony at Pacific Lutheran University on May 25. Award-winning entries will be printed in a booklet.

 

The News Tribune, Pacific Lutheran University and Print NW help fund the contest.

 

Contact

Elise Doney | Teen Librarian | 253.548.3525

Beth Luce | Communications Manager | 253-548-3353