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Diverse Minds Writing Competition
Charity Organization (a program from B’nai Brith Cares)
B’nai Brith Canada presents an exciting educational initiative that promotes diversity
and teaches valuable lessons of inclusion to elementary and high school students.
#oneinalifetime #championingdiversity
ENGLISH • FRANÇAIS
KEEP YOUR AUDIENCE IN MIND
- Stories should be written and illustrated for 5-10-year-old kids (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
- They should be able to easily relate and identify themselves with the story
- Keep the text simple
TAKE SOME TIME TO REFLECT BEFORE YOU BEGIN WRITING
- Story ideas will depend on each student’s imagination
- There are a wide range of issues that could be explored, including bullying, equal rights, accepting differences, physical/non-physical differences, gender, religious and cultural coexistence
- Choose one issue that you want to focus on so that your message is clear
IDENTIFY AND GET SUPPORT FROM YOUR TEACHER
- Discuss the topic and story idea with your teacher before you begin
- Have your teacher proofread your work
- Ask for advice
KNOW HOW TO SUBMIT
- All entries must be high-quality scans of each page in full colour between 300-400ppi
- Submit your entry online as a PDF
- All participants will receive an email confirming their submissions. If you don’t receive a confirmation email within a week of submitting your story, please email us at [email protected]
IN ADDITION TO THEIR STORY, PARTICIPATING STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT:
- One Diverse Minds Online Submission Form (per story)
- One signed copy of the Diverse Minds Agreement as well as Consent Agreement (per student)
- One 150-250 word biography describing the student and their interest in Diverse Minds
REMINDER: Students working in pairs must each submit their own copy of the Diverse Minds Agreement as well as Consent Agreement, and write their own bio.
IF YOUR BOOK IS SELECTED AS A TOP 10 FINALIST, YOU WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO:
- Submit two PDFs: (1) text only (typed) (2) illustrations only
- Submit a video responding to a few questions provided about your book and interest in this contest
- Commit to participate in and attend the awards ceremony to be held in September 2023
- Mail original signed Diverse Minds Agreement as well as Consent Agreement of the participant(s)
