Young writers can participate Letters About Literature & RIVER of Words Contests

Letters about Literature 

Have you read a book that changed how you perceive the world? Write a response to the author and participate in Letters about Literature, a national reading and writing promotion program from the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and Indiana Center for the Book.

It’s easy and fun to participate. You can participate individually or as a school group.
Letters for Grades 9-12 are due on December 10th, 2013.
Letters for Grades 4-8 are due on January 10th, 2014.
If you have questions about the competition, feel free to email Suzanne Walker at icb@library.in.gov. Visit: www.centerforthebook.org. 

River of Words

Are you an artist or a poet? Using water as your inspiration, write a poem or create a visual piece of art for the River of Words contest.   The River of Words contest is a national art and poetry program from the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and Indiana Center for the Book. 
Ages 5-19 are welcome to enter the River of Words contest.
Find contest details, including entry forms at: www.riverofwords.org.
Entries are due on December 1st, 2013.