"Be the Story" Contest
The Never Snowy Christmas is a children's story, set in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands, and written by local author Zenzi Hodge. This tale explores the creative musings of a young boy wishing for snow in his island home and stopping at nothing to make his wish come true. Imagination is the engine that fuels many children's stories. It allows young readers to envision the impossible and dare to make a difference while making their dreams reality. The "Be the Story" contest is designed to give USVI students in grades 1st-3rd the opportunity to do just that; envision the possibility of snow in the USVI and use a creative medium to bring this idea to "life."
Contest Guidelines
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Submissions must be made by a class, not by an individual student. Colloboration is the key.
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The final product must be visual, written, or oral. It can be in the form of poetry, song, play, movie, choral reading, etc.
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Recordings cannot exceed 7 minutes and all listed participants must be utilized.
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Written works cannot exceed 300 words.
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Submissions are judged individually, not by category. Download the Judging Rubric by clicking here.
Read the Contest Rules and Guidelines for additional details.
Awards
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$500 Class Award
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Each participating student, as well as the teacher, receives a limited edition copy of The Never Snowy Christmas
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Book reading on day of Book Launch
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Project featured on www.neversnowystory.com
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The Never Snowy Christmas 2015 Calendar
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The Never Snowy Christmas Teacher's Guide
Contact Information
Shakima Landsmark
Marketing and Program Coordinator
866.990.4466 ext. 701
Key Dates
Submission Deadline: October 24, 2014
Winner Announced: November 14, 2014