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Shenker Contest
About The Edna and Benjamin Shenker Creative Writing Contest
Russell Library sponsors the Edna and Benjamin Shenker Creative Writing Contest annually. The contest is held in memory of Mrs. Shenker who was an avid reader and library user, and Dr. Shenker, a wonderful supporter of the library. Young writers are encouraged to write a short story or poem on a theme that changes each year.
All elementary and middle school students who live in or attend school in Middletown are eligible to enter. Judges will award prizes for the best short story and the best poem by students in grades 1-2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6 and grades 7-8. The First Place winners in each writing and grade category will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to Broad Street Books, Second Place winners will receive a $25.00 certificate, and Third Place winners a $10.00 certificate. Judging will be based solely on the merits of the entries. All writers are invited to the Shenker Contest Literary Tea to be held in May in the Hubbard Room. Awards are formally presented at the Tea.
Bound copies of the winning entries are available to check out at the library.
Previous Years Winners
- 2008 "The Very Best Day of My Life!"
- 2007 “What makes my life so very special?”
- 2006 “The Most Important Day of My Life”
- 2005 "My Best Friend"
- 2004 "Lending a Helping Hand"
- 2003 "My Favorite Place"
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