“LETTERS TO…” COLLECTIVE

An extraordinary correspondence.

Hi, the submissions for the Letters To… writing contest/exhibition has ended.
Stay tuned for scholarship selection details. We will be providing links to the judging process as well as updates on our virtual and live exhibition timeline. In the meantime, please follow us at our IG Page. Reach out to us at info@makenoisetoday.org with any questions or inquiries.
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Concept

Students nationwide write letters to themselves, family, teachers, mentors, peers, bullies, future unborn children, etc., on the subject of race, ethnicity, and identity. The letters allow people to put their thoughts and feelings into words that might typically be tough to express. They can also share words of gratitude, hope and their personal journey and learnings that they’d like to share.

Categories

Poems, personal essays, artwork.

Judging Rubric

Creativity - originality in approach to the theme and presentation.

Voice - writing creates intrigue and captures a meaningful experience through descriptive narration, characters, setting, pacing, dialogue. 

Ideas - the story journey elicits thought provoking concepts and promotes personal growth and reflection.

Important Dates

Submission deadline (2/28/22)

Judging through (3/15/22)

Finalists announced for IG Community Award, voting concludes TBD