THE PROCESS

Students select a work of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama that has had an impact on their thinking. Students write a personal letter to the author of the selected work, explaining how reading the book has affected them. The purpose of the letter is not to flatter the author nor is it to summarize the work and analyze its style. Rather, a student's letter should communicate a personal reaction to/connection with the work, to create a conversation with an author about the personal impact of reading it.

Entries will be read and evaluated in three levels: Level 1 - Grades 4-6 Level 2 - Grades 7 & 8 Level 3 - Grades 9-12

The judges will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and name up to seven additional Honorable Mention writers in each level. Finalist and semi-finalist writers will also be recognized. The prizes are as follows:

1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100

ELIGIBILITY

Letters About Literature in Massachusetts is open to students who attend school in Massachusetts. Students must be in Grades 4 through 12 (or their homeschool equivalents) during the 2024-25 school year. LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE A writing initiative for Massachusetts students in grades 4 through 12

SUBMISSIONS

Entries will be accepted electronically from October 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025.
Teachers/librarians may submit class sets or students may submit individually.

CONTACT THEM

letters@massbook.org
massbook.org/letters-about-literature

MORE INFO HERE ON THEIR WEBPAGE.