THEME:“Hidden Figures: Local Hero In My Community”Write an essay about one African American person you consider a local hero, and explain why. This individual may be a community member, friend or family member.

Celebrating History, Culture & LiteracyRULES:

- The contest is open to students in 4th - 12th grades. - Essays must be original, 300 - 500 words, typed, double-spaced, on white paper and in the contestant’s own words.- No photos or illustrations allowed with the essay.- Student’s name and grade level must appear at the top of each page.- All entries MUST be accompanied by an original entry form. - All participants MUST have a Public Library card by February 16.

DEADLINE: Friday, February 16, 2018, AT 5 p.m.All essays must be delivered to the North Miami Public Library835 NE 132 Street, North Miami, FL 33161

All contestants will receive awards!Winners will be announced and must be present at the Black history month essay contest announcement on Thursday, February 22, 2018, 6 p.m. at the North Miami Public Library.

2018 Black History Month Essay ContestIn collaboration with the Oscar Thomas Foundation

ESSAY AWARD CATEGORIESElementary School Contestants

First Place - $100Second Place - $75

Third Place-$50

Middle School ContestantsFirst Place - $100

Second Place - $75Third Place-$50

High School ContestantsFirst Place - $100

Second Place - $75Third Place-$50

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Theme: “Hidden Figures: Local Heroes in my Community” Write an essay about one person you would consider a local hero and why? This individual may be a community member, friend, or a family member.

All entries will be awarded. Winners will be announced and must be present at the:

Black History Month Celebration Thursday, February 22, 2018

6:00pm

North Miami Public Library 835 NE 132nd Street • North Miami, Florida 33161

Sponsored By: The North Miami Public Library, The Friends of the North Miami Public Library,

The Oscar Thomas Foundation and The Miami Foundation

RULES The contest is open to students in 4th - 12th grade. Essays must be original, 300-500 words, typed, double spaced on

plain paper, original and in YOUR OWN words. No photos or illustrations allowed with the essay. Student’s name & grade level must appear at the top of each page. All entries MUST be accompanied by an official entry form. All participants MUST have a public library card by Feb 16th

Essay Award Categories

Elementary Essay 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $75 3rd Place - $50

Middle School Essay 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $75 3rd Place - $50

High School Essay 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $75 3rd Place - $50

Deadline: Friday, February 16, 2018 Library Closes at 5:00pm

All essays must be delivered to the North Miami Public Library 835 NE 132nd Street

North Miami, FL 33161

SPONSORS:

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All participants will be awarded and winners must be present at the North Miami Public Library’s Black History Month Essay Contest Awards Presentation on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 6 p.m. at the North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132nd Street, North Miami, FL 33161.

Printed Name: ___________________________________________________________ Grade: ___________

Title of Entry: __________________________________ Age: _______

Home Address: __________________________________ City: _________________ Zip Code: ___________

Parents Name: ___________________________ Parent’s Daytime Phone Number: _____________________

Parent’s Email Address: ___________________________ Additional Phone Number: ___________________

Name of School:______________________________________________________________________

Parental Release and UnderstandingI, the undersigned, am the legal parent/guardian of _____________________. I gave the sponsors of the North Miami Public Libraries 2018 Black History Month Essay Contest permission to use the entry, photographs, video and/or likeness of my child in connection with advertising, promotions, publicity or news coverage of this event/competition. In doing so, I understand this information will be open to the public view. Additionally, this is my child’s original work; and I fully understand the rules of this contest and have reviewed them with my child.

____________________________ ___________________________ ____________Printed Name of Parent Signature of Parent Date

Library Use OnlyPublic Library Card: Yes ____ No _____

Name/Branch of Library _________ Verified By _________

2018 Black History Month Essay ContestIn collaboration with the Oscar Thomas Foundation

City Hall

Theme: “Hidden Figures: Local Heroes in my Community” Write an essay about one person you would consider a local hero and why? This individual may be a community member, friend, or a family member.

All entries will be awarded. Winners will be announced and must be present at the:

Black History Month Celebration Thursday, February 22, 2018

6:00pm

North Miami Public Library 835 NE 132nd Street • North Miami, Florida 33161

Sponsored By: The North Miami Public Library, The Friends of the North Miami Public Library,

The Oscar Thomas Foundation and The Miami Foundation

RULES The contest is open to students in 4th - 12th grade. Essays must be original, 300-500 words, typed, double spaced on

plain paper, original and in YOUR OWN words. No photos or illustrations allowed with the essay. Student’s name & grade level must appear at the top of each page. All entries MUST be accompanied by an official entry form. All participants MUST have a public library card by Feb 16th

Essay Award Categories

Elementary Essay 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $75 3rd Place - $50

Middle School Essay 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $75 3rd Place - $50

High School Essay 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $75 3rd Place - $50

Deadline: Friday, February 16, 2018 Library Closes at 5:00pm

All essays must be delivered to the North Miami Public Library 835 NE 132nd Street

North Miami, FL 33161

SPONSORS:

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“Hidden Figures: Local Heroes In My Community”

Official Entry FormDEADLINE: February 16, 2018, 5 p.m. No Exceptions!!!