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Posted on behalf of Susan Denning of Literary Arts<br>
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Hi everyone,<br>
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The deadline for submissions to the Oregon Book Awards is Friday, August 26, 2011. Submissions are due in at the Literary Arts office by 5:00 p.m. that day. Applications are available on the Literary Arts web site at:
<a href="http://www.literary-arts.org/awards/" target="_blank">http://www.literary-arts.org/awards/</a><font size="3"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">.
</span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Awards are presented in the following genres: Poetry, Fiction, General Nonfiction, Creative Nonfiction, Children's Literature, Young Adult
Literature, and Graphic Literature. </span></font><br>
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As part of the Oregon Book Awards, Literary Arts offers three special awards that recognize significant contributions to Oregon's literary culture:<br>
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The Charles Erskine Scott Wood <span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">
Distinguished Writer Award </span>is presented to an Oregon author in recognition of an enduring, substantial literary career.<br>
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The Stewart H. Holbrook <span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">
Literary Legacy Award</span> is presented to a person or organization in recognition of significant contributions that have enriched Oregon's literary community.<br>
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The Walt Morey <span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Young Readers Literary Legacy Award</span> is presented to a person or organization in recognition of significant contributions that have enriched Oregon's young readers.<br>
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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:
<a href="http://www.literary-arts.org/awards/" target="_blank">http://www.literary-arts.org/awards/</a>.
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<font size="4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you have questions or need more information, contact Susan Denning at susan@literary-arts.org or 503.227.2583</span></font><br>
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Thanks!<br>
Susan<br>
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Susan Denning<br>
Director of Programs and Events<br>
Literary Arts<br>
susan@literary-arts.org <br>
503.227.2583<br>
www.literary-arts.org <br>
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