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2010 Torrance Legacy Creative Writing Awards

DESCRIPTION: Students are encouraged and invited to submit their finest creative work to help celebrate the great legacy of educator and creativity pioneer Dr. E. Paul Torrance, author of more than 2,000 tests, articles, and books.

ACCEPTED GENRES: Poetry submissions may respond to either The Celebration Of Life or What Do You See In Life And How Do You Respond To It?

Short stories may focus on one of the following creative themes: Building Sand Castles, Crossing Out Mistakes or Listening For Smells. Students are encouraged to freely interpret these themes. Please also note that there is a 1,250 word limit for stories. There is no prescribed word limit for poems. Only one story and/or one poem will be accepted from each student.


ELIGIBILITY: Students in grades 4 through 12. Please note, participants need not be enrolled in gifted programs.

DEADLINES: We will begin accepting submissions on March 1, 2010. All submissions must be postmarked by August 2, 2010. Entries may also be submitted electronically on this web page starting March 1, 2010.

RULES and SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Click 'Download Rules and Entry Form' for rules and guidelines for all entries.
 
 
    
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