Pierce County Library System is asking teenagers throughout Pierce County to show their creative talents in the annual Our Own Expressions Teen Writing & Art Contest, which runs now through Sunday, Feb. 23.
Teenagers in seventh through 12th grades who live in or attend school in Pierce County may enter the contest, individually or as a team. There are four categories: poetry, short story, photography or drawing. Participation in the contest is free.
Teens may get entry forms and enter the contest at any Pierce County Library or online at www.piercecountylibrary.org. Students may also submit entries by mail to Pierce County Library System, 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma WA, 98446-2215.
Judges will review the writing entries on the basis of originality, style, general presentation, grammar, spelling and evidence of skill appropriate for the writer’s age. They will review art entries on the basis of composition, evidence of skill commensurate with the age of the artist, creativity and the effective use of media.
All of the winning contest entries will be published and distributed throughout Pierce County libraries and to the winning students’ schools. Pierce County Library Foundation will award cash prizes in the various age groups and in the four categories. Contest winners will also be featured in an awards ceremony at Pacific Lutheran University on May 28.
