Teen Read Month - Writing Contest.

The Burbank Public Library Young Adult Services Present

TEEN READ MONTH - October 1-31, 2009

Writing Contest for TEENS in Grades 6-12

Write a Scary Story!

Tell a Tale of Terror!

Be a Master of the Macabre!

We're looking for tales in the tradition of the pro, Edgar Allan Poe.

• Write a ghost, horror, or supernatural story, 1,500 words or less in length; typed (or handwritten neatly!).
• Turn in your scary story at the Reference Desk of any Burbank Public Library. Or, attach a Word doc or "paste" your story into an email and send your submission to frighten_me@earthlink.net by October 31, 20o9.

PRIZES will be awarded to the best submissions.

First Place -- 2 tickets to Magic Mountain

Second Place -- 2 AMC movie tickets

Third Place -- $15 i-Tunes gift card.

• WINNERS will be announced on November 10 at the Library's Twilight screening/party.
• EXTRA CREDIT may be given at your teacher's discretion.

This program is funded by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library.