[Libs-Or] The deadline for submissions to the Oregon Book Awards is Friday, August 31st.

[Katie Anderson]

Posted on behalf of Literary Arts:





The deadline for submissions to the Oregon Book Awards is Friday, August 31st.



Applications are available on the Literary Arts web site at: http://www.literary-arts.org/oba-home/apply/awards/



Awards are presented in the following genres: Poetry, Fiction, General Nonfiction, Creative Nonfiction,Children's Literature, Young Adult Literature, and Drama.



As part of the Oregon Book Awards, Literary Arts offers three special awards that recognize significant contributions to Oregon's literary culture:

*         The Charles Erskine Scott Wood Distinguished Writer Award is presented to an Oregon author in recognition of an enduring, substantial literary career.

*         The Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award is presented to a person or organization in recognition of significant contributions that have enriched Oregon's literary community.

*         The Walt Morey Young Readers Literary Legacy Award is presented to a person or organization in recognition of significant contributions that have enriched Oregon's young readers.



Nominee must be a full-time, living Oregon resident. Information about how to nominate an individual or organization for a special award are available on our web site: http://www.literary-arts.org/awards/



For more information, contact Susan Denning at susan at literary-arts.org<mailto:susan at literary-arts.org> or 503.227.2583



Susan Denning

Director of Programs and Events Literary Arts

503.227.2583 * www.literary-arts.org<http://www.literary-arts.org>

925 SW WASHINGTON

Portland, OR, 97205




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