Essay contest winners and runners-up will receive a bundle of Coretta Scott King Book Award winning titles that may be utilized in the design of lessons, as additions to classroom libraries, or be given directly to students for enjoyment or recognition.
Only email submissions will be accepted and must be submitted to Prizes: Essays will be judged by a panel of DC Public Library Youth Services Professionals. Homeschool entrants should note “Homeschool” as the school where they work.Īll essays must be received by 11:59 p.m.
As a teacher, share how you encourage your students to read diversely and inclusively.We invite elementary educators (this includes reading specialists and librarians, too) to write a 1500 word or less essay that touches on all or any of the following points: Essay Contest Overview: DC Public Library is honoring the legacy of Coretta Scott King, recognizing the power of seeing identity in children’s literature, celebrating the work of educators, and encouraging diverse and inclusive reading in both the classroom and at home.