In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 12th, 2010, the Garland County Library and the Congregation House of Israel are sponsoring an essay contest for all 7th to 12th grade students. The goal of the contest is to raise awareness of the attempted obliteration of peoples simply because of their race, ethnicity, or beliefs.
Participants are to write an essay discussing instances of genocide other than the Holocaust that have occurred or are occurring anywhere in the world. Entries should be double-spaced, containing between 1000-2000 word. The contest will be divided between two age groups: 7th-9th graders and 10th-12th graders. We will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes in both divisions in the amount of $100, $75, and $50 respectively. Entries must be submitted to the Garland County Library between January 1st and February 28th, 2010. For complete rules, call the library at (501)623-4161 or (501)922-4483 or come by the library at 1427 Malvern Ave.
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