Calling all High School poets!

Calling all high school poets! NPR's Studio 360 has announced a Summer Poetry Challenge to feature the work of students in grades 9-12. Check out the link for more information and how to enter! 

http://www.studio360.org/story/studio-360s-summer-poetry-challenge-battle-high-school-bards/

Like to Blog? YALSA Wants You!

YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) is hosting a Teen Blogging Contest in honor of 2014 Teen Read Week in October. 

Teens aged 12 -18 can sign up now through August 1, 2014 to participate in the contest for a chance to guest blog for YALSA’s young adult literature blog, The Hub. Selected teens will blog about a wide range of topics related to YA literature while also further developing their writing and blogging skills.

To apply, please complete the online application form. 

Selected participants will be notified by email the week of Aug. 25.