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Secretary Of State Holding Reading & Writing Contest

If you are a student in grades 4 through 12, the Secretary of State is encouraging you to join a reading and writing competition offered by the Illinois State Library’s Illinois Center for the Book. The 2021 event “Letters about Literature in Illinois” asks students to read a book of their choice and write a letter to the author about that work changed their life or view on the world. Students can enter through their school, library, or other youth organizations. 

 

The event is encouraged by Secretary of State Jesse White and there are three levels of participation. Level 1 for grades 4-6, level 2 for grades 7-8 and level 3 for grades 9-12. The deadline to enter the competition is set for Tuesday, December 15th. Secretary White will pick one winner from each group and they will receive a cash award and a plaque. Teachers will also receive a certificate and a cash reward for their school to purchase books for the library. 

 

Winners will be announced in May of 2021. All runners-up will also receive a certificate.  For more information contact Bonnie Matheis at bmatheis@ilsos.gov and visit http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/center_for_thebook/. 

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