Kootenai-Shoshone Area Libraries Foundation

The Foundation is proud to partner with the Friends of the KSA Libraries in sponsoring the

Lions Writing Competition

Official Rules

Age Categories: 11 and Under, 12-17 years, 18 and up

Deadline: All entries must be received at the Hayden library by 8pm, Monday, June 1, 2009

Entry forms are available at the Hayden Library, 8385 N Government Way, Hayden, Idaho
or download at ksalibraries.org An entry form must accompany each entry.

Lions Writing Competition forms Word PDF

• Entries must be typed on 8 ½ x 11 inch white paper, double spaced with a 2-inch margin.
- Print on one side of page only. Please use Arial, Times New Roman or similar font.
- Participants may hand write entries, but writing must be double-spaced and no cursive.
-Children’s illustrations are welcomed within the required margins.

• Entries may be up to 2,000 words.

• Title page must be included and contain the following information:
-Title, Author’s First & Last Name, Age Category
-Your name should only appear on the title page

• Story should begin on the first page after the title page. All pages should include title and page numbers.
-Title and page numbers should be on the bottom of each page.

• Staple or paper clip all entries.

• Each entry must include an original and 1 copy (two copies total) and a signed official entry form. Submit to the Hayden Library by Monday, June 1, 2009.

• There is no limit to the number of entries a participant can submit, but each must have a signed entry form.

• Entries must be original works.

• Winners will be notified of the time and place of the awards ceremony. Prizes will be given to the winner at the ceremony.
Winner must be present to receive award.

Prizes will be awarded for each age group:
First place $50 Second place $35 Third place $15

Entries will be judged by professional writers, educators and librarians. Winners’ names will be published in local newspapers and on the Kootenai-Shoshone Area Libraries website, ksalibraries.org.

Tips for entries:
• Read the rules that accompany your entry form. You must comply with all rules.
• Try to write the way you talk. You may find it useful to read your entry out loud. Does it flow?
• Write what you know about. Look for stories in the world around you.
• Have someone read your story before you submit it.
• Spelling and grammar are factors in judging.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Hayden Library, 208-772-5612, ext 121

* We reserve the right to disqualify an entry that does not meet rules and guidelines. *