Wild About Books: Interview by CBS47 Fresno, CA

Thank you Zara Arboleda, CBS 47,  for the opportunity to share the news of the contest "Wild About Books!"

Jennifer Crow, Interim Curator at The Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature, announced the contest details this morning on CBS 47. 

Enjoy the interview here. CBS47, Fresno, CA Interview with Jennifer Crow

One of many sponsors of the contest , CBS 47 encouraged  students  to participate and become part of the Central Valley's rich culture of authors and illustrators.

'Wild About Books' is a writing contest for children between 3rd and 12th grade.The contest will award prizes for writing and illustrating.

Prizes will be awarded for grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 and range from $25 to $100.

The contest is open to students in Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare Counties.

Entry forms can be picked up at the CBS47 Studios at 4880 N. Fist Street in Fresno, A Book Barn at 640 Clovis Avenue in Clovis, Arne Nixon Center for Children's Literature, Madden Library at Fresno State, and all Fresno County Public Libraries.

Contest details, guidelines and permission form accesible online by clicking here. 

Contest: Student Writers and Illustrators!

Student Writing and Illustration Contest: 
Submissions accepted from June 1 - July 1, 2012.
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a published author or illustrator? Now’s your chance! If you are a student in grades 3 - 12 and have a passion for fiction, non-fiction, poetry or illustration, let the juices flow and submit your creation! Choose any subject related to books. Entry and permission forms including award details may be downloaded from www.cvyoungwritersprize.com OR may be picked up at the following locations: A Book Barn, 640 Clovis Avenue, Clovis, California, Fresno County Library ( any branch ), Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature, and KGPE CBS 47, 4880 N. First St., Fresno, California