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Competition!-Read and Reap!

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Want to win up to $500 worth of Book Vouchers?

Enter THE POWER OF FICTION–A NATIONWIDE COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (13-19)

Call for Submissions

What you have to do:
1) Select a 300-500 word extract from an English fiction book with a thought-provoking point or an interesting idea.
2) In relation to the extract, come up with a thought-provoking question that will stimulate thought, conversation or discussion between you and your friends.
3) Recommend three books of a similar theme related to the question or the extract.
4) Put all these information together and design an A3-size poster to share with your friends.

Opening and Closing Date

The opening date for receiving entries is 1 April 2009.
The last day for accepting entries is 15 July 2009.

Prizes

Top Prize——$500 book vouchers
Second Prize—-$300 book vouchers
Third Prize——$200 book vouchers
20 Merit Prizes—$20 book vouchers 

 For more details, go to http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/readandreap/general/the-power-of-fiction/

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Posted by: Reena Kandoth
Associate Librarian, Young People’s Services

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