Essay Competition

C a m e r o n ' s

L i t e r a c y C e l e b r a t i o n

Saturday, October 4, 2008 * 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

&

Pepperdine University

(Graduate School of Education & Psychology)

FREE EVENT * OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

@The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center * 6081 Center Dr., Westchester, CA

(Commemorating the 14^th Year Anniversary of the Cameron Eugene Jackson Children's Library)

2008 Theme: "Reading -- The Passport to Your Dreams!"

Submit all Questions, Essays, Materials and Contact Information to

Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library

Attn: M. Jackson - Website Cameronchildlibrary.org

2851 W. 120^th St., Suite E #145 - Hawthorne, CA 90250 * ccnmax@aol.com or 323.841.BOOK

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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM AND RULES ESSAY/POETRY SLAM/ & BOOK MARK COMPETITON

(Consent, waiver and hold harmless Agreement)

Winners must be present and will be announced on October 4, 2008 at Cameron’s Literacy Celebration

Deadline for ESSAY/POETRY SLAM/ & BOOK MARK COMPETITION is September 29, 2008

Students are deemed eligible to participate if they are currently Southern California State residents, attend a public, private school, or home schooled and follow the guidelines as listed below. There is no entry fee.

Essay must be original and written by one student/author (sharing prize, copying information or plagiarism is not allowed).

Contestants must respond to essay topic. Partial submissions will be disqualified.

Essay may be typed (using 12-point font, double-spaced), or essays may be handwritten (illegible submissions will be disqualified). Provided forms may be used or contestant may use lined or blank paper.

Please use only one side of the paper (paper should be white and lined or unlined).

Be sure to have a designated essay coordinator, literacy coach or English teacher at your school review the essay(s) for grammatical, typographical errors and or completion of forms.

Cameron’s Literacy Celebration Essay/Bookmark Competition Registration Form - Page 2 of 2

Only one essay submission is allowed per student.

Essay or poem is not to exceed two pages.

Essay or poem must be written in English.

Multiple pages must be stapled prior to submission.

Students should include their full name, school, school address, grade and age on submissions, along with the completed registration form, by the September 29, 2008 deadline.

Submissions received after September 29, 2008 will not be accepted.

Keep a copy of your submissions for your records.

The Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library, The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center, Borders Books, Judges, staff, board of directors and officers and its affiliates are all held harmless from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, liabilities losses, damages, causes of action and expenses arising directly or indirectly with, and or connected with this essay and or submission and are released from liability of the content of any submissions

The Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library organizers are not responsible for submissions that are lost or delayed in the mail.

Publicity photos or videos may be taken of participants of Essay Competition, and their submission may be reprinted for publication. Submissions given to organizers prior to September 22, 2008 may be displayed at the Cameron’s Literacy Festival, on the Web-site or on other public display entities.

Essay submissions become the property of the Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library Organizers.

Students may submit a "Poetry Slam" in lieu of Essay based on same essay title(s) in their perspective grades.

Essay participant winner(s) must be present at Cameron’s Literacy Festival to receive award(s)/prizes.

Essays become the property of the Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library.

Do not send submissions to The Promenade at Howard Hughes or to Borders; (POETRY SLAM/ & BOOK MARK COMPETITION Submission(s) will be accepted only by Friday September 29, 2008 at the following:

Mail E-Mail

Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library ccnmax@aol.com

Attn: M. Jackson

2851 W. 120^th St., Suite E #145

Hawthorne, CA 90250

Cameron’s Literacy Celebration

ESSAY/POETRY SLAM/ & BOOK MARK COMPETITION

OFFICIAL APPLICATION

(This form may be duplicated)

Please check the category of the student entry below:

( ) Pre-School and Kindergarten "Bookmark Coloring Contest"

( ) Elementary School: "Book Mark Competition: Create your own bookmark "Reading:

The Passport To My Dreams"

( ) Middle School Essay Topic, "How Can Reading Be a Passport to My Dreams"

(Note: Write persuasive composition; support the position on a proposition or proposal)

( ) High School Essay Topic "Books Represent The Passport to My Dreams Because…"

(Note: Write persuasive composition; Use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions (e.g.,

appeal to logic through reasoning, appeal to emotion or ethical belief: relate to personal

anecdote or analogy.

Print Student’s Name: _________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Telephone Number___________________________E-mail address: _____________________

Parents or Guardian Name ______________________________________________________

School Name:_________________________________________________________________

School Address: _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

Name of Principal______________________________________________________

School Telephone: ( ) ________________________________________

I declare under penalty of perjury that the submitted essay was written entirely by me

Dated ___________ Signed ________________________________________________________

I certify that I am the responsible parent/guardian of the child listed and that the

Enclosed submission is an original essay, poem or bookmark drawing created by my child.

_____________________________________________________

(Print Full Name of Student/Child)

Date _______Signature of parent or guardian _____________________________________________

I am the (Print Name of school coordinator or Teacher) ______________________________________________________

Sign Name of school coordinator or Teacher

Dated ___________ Signed ________________________________________________________

Return this page attached with your essay (Please print or type) Rev/ 8/18/08

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ESSAY/POETRY SLAM/ & BOOK MARK COMPETITION

Due Date September 29, 2008

Return to: The Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library

Attn: M. Jackson – 2851 W. 120^th Street, Suite E #145, Hawthorne, CA 90250 Or e-mail to: ccnmax@aol.com

Select One Essay Topic (Please Circle): (Note Essay not to exceed 2 pages or 500 words

Categories

( ) Pre-School and Kindergarten "Bookmark Coloring Contest"

( ) Elementary School: "Book Mark Competition: Create your own bookmark "Reading:

The Passport To My Dreams"

( ) Middle School Essay Topic, "How Can Reading Be a Passport to My Dreams"

(Note: Write persuasive composition: support the position on a proposition or proposal)

( ) High School Essay Topic "Books Represent The Passport to My Dreams Because…"

(Note: Write persuasive composition; Use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions (e.g.,

appeal to logic through reasoning, appeal to emotion or ethical belief: relate to personal anecdote

or analogy.

Name ______________________________________________ Age _______ Grade ________

Address __________________________________ City ______________ State ___________ Zip _____________

Name of School____________________________ School address ______________________________________

City _____________ State _____ Zip _________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Continuation Sheet

Name ______________________________________________ Age _______ Grade ________

Name of School ________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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PRIZE INFORMATION

Free Entry for all Youths (Ages 3 – 17)

Contact Information

The Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library (Phone No. 323.841.BOOK)

Attn: M. Jackson – 2851 W. 120^th Street, Suite E #145,

Hawthorne, CA 90250 Or e-mail to: ccnmax@aol.com

Select One Essay Topic: (Note Essay not to exceed 2 pages or 500 words

Categories:

Pre-School and Kindergarten "Bookmark Coloring Contest"

1^st Place Winner $25.00 Disneyland Gift Card & $100.00 Savings Bond & Ribbon Award

Runner up $25.00 Borders Book Gift Certificate & Award Certificate

Elementary School: "Book Mark Competition: Create your own bookmark "Reading: The Way To My Dreams"

1^st Place Winner $25.00 Disneyland Gift Card; $100.00 Savings Bond/Scholarship & Ribbon Award

Runner up $25.00 Borders Book Gift Certificate & Award Certificate

Middle School Essay: "How Can Reading Be a Passport to My Dreams"

1^st Place Winner 2 Tickets to Disneyland &$100.00 Savings Bond/Scholarship & Trophy

Runner-up $50.00 Borders Book Gift Certificate & Blue Ribbon

High School Essay: "Books Represent A Passport to My Dreams Because…"

1^st Place Winner 2 Tickets to Disneyland & $100.00 Savings Bond/scholarship & Trophy

Runner-up $50.00 Borders Book Gift Certificate & Blue Ribbon

(Note: Prizes may be substituted for equivalent or higher value)

Rev/ 9/11/08

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Mailing Address:

2851 W. 120^th Street, Suite E $145

Hawthorne, CA 90250

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(323) 841.2665 office CameronsLibrary@aol.com

August 1, 2008

Dear Principal:

Cc: Literacy Coach

English Teacher

Your school is invited to participate in the 11^th Annual Cameron’s Literacy Celebration

In order to attain our goal of promoting and increasing literacy, The Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library currently seeks out students who will write on an assigned topic. This year’s essay categories and topics are as follows:

There will be one winner and one runner-up for each age category.

There will be an accumulative total of over $500.00 in scholarships, prizes and savings bonds issued to winners of the competition.

Completed submissions must be postmarked by September 29, 2008 to the following:

Return to:

The Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library

Attn: Cameron’s Literacy Celebration

2851 W. 120^th Street, Suite E #145, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Or you may e-mail to: ccnmax@aol.com

Awards and prizes will be given on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Cameron’s Literacy Celebration in the center court of the Promenade at Howard Hughes Center (The Bridge) at 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Winner must be present.

Sincerely,

Maxine Jackson

Maxine Jackson, (323) 841.2665

Directory/Founder Cameron Eugene Jackson Children’s Library

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Pre-School and Kindergarten "Bookmark Coloring Contest"

(Pick one book mark; color and be creative)

Print Student’s Name: _________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Telephone Number___________________________e-mail address: _____________________

School Name _________________________________ School Phone Number ____________________