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Guiding Questions: What is your favorite activity? Does it have a special significance? What do you like most about it?

Essay Contest Guidelines: Essay must fit the theme.

  • Essay must be no longer than 1,000 words. It must be on white letter-size paper
    (8.5 x 11 inches)
  • Essay must be typed or written in black or blue ink. Pencil-written essays will not be considered.
  • Essay must be original; plagiarism will result in disqualification.
  • Only one entry per student.
  • All submitted entries will become the property of the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation and will not be returned.
  • Completed essays must be received by February 26, 2007
  • Attach a separate sheet to the back of the essay with Student Name, home address and phone number, email, school, grade level, and date of birth. Download contest flyer here.

Judging

A panel of judges will review the essays and identify the finalists. Winners will be selected from the group of finalists.

Who Can Participate?

All students ages 9-18 are eligible to enter the contest. The contest will be separated into three categories: ages 9-11, ages 12-14 and ages 15-18. Past winners are not eligible to enter.

The award ceremony will take place at the Rainbow Bookfest
on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Asian Resource Center , 1025 S. King St. , Seattle , WA.
Winner's essay will be printed in the award ceremony's program booklet.

Send your essay to:
Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation
Attn: Bookfest Essay Contest
P.O. Box 3468
Seattle , WA 98114


For more information:
Contact Carol Vu at 206-223-5559
or email carol@nwasianweekly.com
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Sponsored by Pacific Northwest Writers Association

Youth Dramatic Reading Contest at Rainbow Bookfest

The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation is pleased to present its second Dramatic Presentation Contest, to be held at the Fifth Annual Rainbow Bookfest on April 28, 2007 at the Asian Resource Center, 1025 S. King St, in Seattle.

Students are invited to showcase a literary selection of their choice onstage, using dramatic expression such as costuming, props, or theatrical voice techniques. The competition is open to all High School students (grades 9-12) in Washington State and is designed to promote diversity and encourage young people to explore literature written by authors of color.

Each contestant will have five minutes to read or recite to the general audience and panel of judges. Performances will be evaluated on presentation skills such as organization, eye contact and diction, as well as overall enthusiasm.

The winners will receive cash awards ($500 for first place, $250 for second place, $150 for third place) as well as a selection of multicultural books donated to their school libraries.

For more information regarding the contest guidelines and entry information, contact Carol Vu at (206) 223-5559, or email to carol@nwasianweekly.com

The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation
412 Maynard Ave. S
Seattle , Washington 98104
Tel 206-223-0623 / Fax 206-223-0626
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Color the Pig Contest

Celebrate the Year of the Pig!

Draw your pig, plain or fanciful and send in your entry.

Click here for entry application and contest rules. Prizes by age category.
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