[LM_NET] SEC: essay contest for high school students

[Beth Yoke <byoke@ALA.ORG>]

Posted on behalf of Oprah's Angel Network: 
 
On January 16th (or 17th), 2006 the Oprah Show is doing something WE'VE
NEVER DONE BEFORE. In addition to announcing my new book club
selection-which I promise is mandator reading for every human being on
the planet-I will also announce Oprah's National High School Essay
Contest to accompany it. 
 
The essay contest will be based on the book I reveal and is open to
high school students across America. Based on their essays, a panel of
learned judges will select 50 high school students and one designated
parent or guardian for each to receive an educational trip and
participate in a special Oprah show in February.
 
To support this nationwide initiative, my website-Oprah.com-will offer
comprehensive study materials for students, teachers and parents. This
is an important book that I hope will be discussed in homes and schools
across the country.
 
To make this happen I'll need your help. Please get the word out to
your students, their parents and their teachers. 
 
Remember, I will announce the title of the book I've chosen on the air,
Monday, January 16th (or 17th), 2006. So check your local listings for
times. Immediately after that announcement, the essay contest begins and
the deadline for the entries is Monday, February 6, 2006 so time is of
the essence.
 
For more details on Oprah's National High School Essay Contest go to
Oprah.com. We're hoping to get as many students and educators involved
as possible. 
Thank you for working with us. 
 
Finally, please accept my heartfelt gratitude for all you do to make
education a priority in your circle of influence.
I applaud you for this important work.
 
Here's to Books! Happy Holidays!
 

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL
 
For a printer friendly version click on the link below: 
 
Essay Contest Letter - Printable Version
http://ecnmedia.com/client_hosted/test/Essay_Contest_Letter.doc  
K-2-775609-17796380-2-15-US2-1835A06D

 
 
Beth Yoke 
Executive Director 
Young Adult Library Services Association, 
fastest growing division of the American Library Association
50 E. Huron St. 
Chicago, IL 60611 
1 (800) 545-2433 x4391
(312) 280-5276 fax
byoke@ala.org 
www.ala.org/yalsa
Celebrate Teen Read Week Oct. 15-21, 2006!

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