[Michlib-l] YAF Writing Contest Deadline Reminder, Registration opens Oct. 15

[Barbara Kriigel]

Don't miss the deadline for the YAF writing contest (Oct. 12)
[image: Don't miss the deadline for the YAF writing contest (Oct. 12)]
[image: Young Authors' Festival 2018 Logo]
*YAF Writing Contest Deadline*
Don't miss the opportunity for students
in grades 3, 4 & 5 to enter the writing contest!
Entries are due Oct. 12, 2018
*Writing Contest for Students in Grades 3-5*
Our annual writing contest is currently underway, with entries due by Oct.
12, 2018.
Mark Crilley's book *Akiko on the Planet Smoo* highlights the *theme of
leadership or being in charge*. We invite students to write a personal
narrative, poem, or essay related to the theme. We also encourage students
to write about personal stories and memories related to leadership or being
in charge. If students do not want to write about a personal experience,
they may write about someone they know, make up characters, etc.
Awards are given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each of the grades
along with one grand prize winner. Students who win awards will be invited
to read an excerpt from their entries at the Nov. 10 festival.
*More contest details and submission cover sheets are available on the YAF
website <https://t.e2ma.net/click/vg1hqb/b5m7ke/jbtqzs>.*
*Young Authors' Festival: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018*
Everyone is invited to attend the Young Authors' Festival on Saturday, Nov.
10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University of Michigan-Dearborn's
Mardigian Library.
Mark Crilley, Michigan author and illustrator of *Akiko on the Planet Smoo*,
as well as other graphic novel series and how-to-draw books, is the guest
speaker. The event also includes *fun breakout sessions for children* to
develop their writing and reading skills, and for adults to learn tips for
supporting their children's literacy development.
A selection of books by Mr. Crilley will be available for purchase and
signing at the end of the event. You may also bring your own copies for
signing.
The festival is *FREE* and open to the public, but registration is
required. *Registration will open on Oct.15*, so mark your calendar now!
Visit the YAF Website <https://t.e2ma.net/click/vg1hqb/b5m7ke/z3tqzs>
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[image: Author/illustrator Mark Crilley]

*Mark Crilley*
2018 Guest Speaker
[image: Akiko on the Planet Smoo (cover art)]

*Akiko on the Planet Smoo*
Featured Writing Contest Book
*Support Children's Literacy*
Reading and writing are critical literacy skills for children to develop,
especially in the elementary grades. Our annual Young Authors' Festival
matches literacy experts and pre-service K-12 teachers with children and
parents to practice fun and engaging strategies that build reading and
writing skills.
Please take this opportunity to support children's literacy!
*Questions?*
Email yaf-contact
<yaf-contact at umich.edu?subject=Re%3A%20YAF%202017%20Save%20the%20Date>
@umich.edu <youngauthorsfestival at umich.edu?subject=Question%20about%20YAF>
or call Barbara Kriigel at 313-593-5614.
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