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How to Enter the Writing Contest

Write a letter to a particular person who has greatly inspired you, just as the main character in Dear Martin writes letters to Martin Luther King, Jr. (1 page minimum - 4 page maximum.) Click Here for Complete Contest Rules!

Submissions: due March 25 by 8:00 PM to Lafayette Public Library or online at: LAF@ccclib.org

Winners will receive prizes!

Attend Lamorinda Teens Read 2019 Programming & Events at a Public Library!

Monday, February 25: Kick off! Pick up a copy of Dear Martin at your school library or a Lamorinda public library. “Dear Hero” writing contest begins. (See box above for details)

Tuesday, March 5:  6:30-8:00 PM - Moraga Library, Community Room Panel Discussion: A Race to Racial Harmony Led by Patrick Turner

Wednesday, March 13: 4:00-5:30 PM - Orinda Library, Garden Room Workshop: Conversations about Racial Harm & Healing  Led by Circles for Social Change

Monday, March 25:  “Dear Hero” writing contest deadline. Send submissions by 8:00 PM to Lafayette Public Library or online at: LAF@ccclib.org

Thursday, April 11:  5:30 -7:00 PM - Lafayette Library Film screening & “Dear Hero” writing contest finalists read their entries    

Contra Costa County Library - more information on Lamorinda Teens Read

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech

"I believe the unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality." ~ Dr. King

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