Voices of Adult Learners

A Virginia Festival of the Book Event

Call for Stories

Who:Adults in Literacy Programs and Adult Education, ESL, and GED Programs

What: A Writing Contest. Twelve writers will be awarded cash prizes of $25 each. Writings must be on one of the following themes:

• Working: What do you do well? Why is your work important?
• Family: What are your concerns, hopes and dreams for your family
• Getting Along With People: What does it mean to be a good neighbor/citizen?
• Memories: People, places, important life stories.

Be creative! Stories and poems are welcome. Writings must be neatly handwritten or typed double spaced. Maximum length is 3 typed pages. An entry form must be attached to all writings. Writings will be judged by a panel of committee members and adult learners. Awards will be given for most original and best overall entries. Click here for guidelines. Send writings to Susan Erno, RLCC, 401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902. All entries must be received by February 17, 1998.

Awards Presentation: Thursday, March 19, 7:00 PM at the Central Library, 201 E. Market St., Charlottesville. All writers, their families, and friends are invited to attend and share their writings. Every writing will be published in a booklet and all writers will receive a copy.
Any Questions? Call Susan Erno, 972-4073 or Susan McShane, 977-3838.

Sponsored by the Regional Literacy Coordinating Committee.

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Last Years Publication:

• Working: What do you do well? Why is your work important?
• Family: What are your concerns, hopes, and dreams for your family?
• Getting Along With People: What does it mean to be a good neighbor or citizen?
• Open Category: Be creative. Stories and poems are welcome.