The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2016
Letters about Literature program. We are the Michigan host for this national program from the Library of Congress. It is a reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4
through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience.
Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project.
The 2016 letters will be due in two waves. Level III entries (grades (9-12) have a deadline of December 4, 2015 and Level I and
II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 11, 2016. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2016. You can find more information about the national program at
www.read.gov/letters/ and the Michigan program at
www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices. Please find the 2016 letter and entry form at the direct links below.
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2016
Program Guidelines and Entry Form
If you have any questions about the program, please contact me. We look forward to reading your student and patron letters!
Karren Reish
Library Grants Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517-241-0021
517-373-5700 f
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