Toni Morrison Essay Contest for Young People

2021 Theme: The Site of Memory

In the narrative, The Site of Memory, Toni Morrison reflects upon the importance of people, places, family, and the familiar details of everyday people’s extraordinary lives. Toni Morrison used her imagination to write stories about the lives of ordinary individuals in a unique way. This year’s writing prompt is: Reflect upon how have people and places informed and sustained you during this pandemic.

Guidelines

1. Essays may be submitted by students Kindergarten through College in one of the following categories:

a) Elementary school (K-5) b) Middle school (6-8) c) High school (9-12) d) College

2. The essay must be 700 words or less, excluding the essay title and cover page. The essay may be typed or printed. Pictures with elementary categories are acceptable.

3. Entries may be submitted online, by postal mail or dropped off.

4. Entries submitted must include a cover page indicating:

(1) your name (2) category (a,b,c,d) (3) address (4) e-mail (student or guardian) (5) phone number (6) school name.

5. The essay must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.

All submissions must be from Lorain County residents.

Deadline

Entries must be received by February 12, 2021 by 5:00pm.

Submissions

Please send your entries to Community Foundation of Lorain County ATTN: Toni Morrison Essay Contest 9080 Leavitt Rd. Elyria, OH 44035 or communications@peoplewhocare.org

Awards

Each category a, b, c and d: 1st-$75 Gift card 2nd-$50 Gift card 3rd-$25 Gift card

Applications and more information can be found here.