ATTENTION CREATIVE WRITERS! High Schools: Write and Illustrate a Children's Book and Win a $5,000 College Scholarship!

High Schools: Write and Illustrate a Children's Book and Win a $5,000 College Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2013
Contact: B'nai B'rith International at diverseminds@bnaibrith.org  or 888-838-2499

High school students are invited to write and illustrate a children's book that discusses the topics of tolerance and diversity. Submissions should provide a short story that children can understand and identify with, as well as promote a greater understanding of different cultures, lifestyles and beliefs. Students may work individually or as a team (up to four members). Books should consist of a complete story with full-color illustrations and be submitted on 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper with text and art on each page. Entries may be not longer than 24 pages. The contest is open to all currently enrolled 9-12th grade students within New York City who have not previously published an original manuscript for profit.

All entries must be submitted to: B'nai B'rith International; 3397 Barham Blvd.; Los Angeles, CA 90068 or e-mailed to diverseminds@bnaibrith.org. To be considered all entries must include a cover letter with name and contact information of the author(s), name of school and teacher, and a brief biographical note. For more information, visit: www.bnaibrith.org/diverseminds.