Back in September, MrsP.com announced that they would be holding their first ever "Be a Famous Writer" Contest. On January 15, MrsP.com announced the names of the two Grand Prize winners. Congratulations go out to Gabrielle Fuller, 8, from North Carolina, takes top honors in the 4- to 8-year-old category with her comic fairy tale, “Pretty Princess and Funky Frog.” In the 9- to 13-year-old category, Isabella Penola, 12, from New York, charmed the panel of famous judges with her poignant tale of an elderly gardener, “Spattered Mud and Crushed Petals”.
“Like everyone, I’m concerned about the state of education in America. But based on the quality of writing for my contest, I’m happy to say a lot of teachers out there must be doing a wonderful job,” said TV star Kathy Kinney, who portrays Mrs. P and is one of the creators of the website.
The Grand Prize winners will have their stories produced as videos featuring Mrs. P, which will be presented on her popular free, interactive digital website. Original artwork by award-winning illustrator, Robin E. Kaplan, will help bring the stories to life. The videos will be posted for a limited time on the website (www.MrsP.com) beginning in March for viewers all over the world to watch and enjoy. In addition, each winner will receive an actual bound copy of the story and illustrations as a keepsake to treasure for years to come. Powell’s Books (www.Powells.com), the largest independent bookseller and the sponsor of the contest, will provide the Grand Prize winners as well as the 8 other finalists with gift certificates to its store.
The judges for the writing contest included four top professionals in the writing field: Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and author of dozens of bestselling books; Andre Bormanis, writer and producer of the popular fantasy series, Legend of the Seeker and author of Star Trek: Science Logs; Craig Ferguson, host of the CBS Late Late Show and author of the acclaimed novel, Between the Bridge and the River; and Diana Leszczynski, author of Fern Verdant and the Silver Rose, a comic adventure recently selected as a Smithsonian Notable Children’s Book and currently being developed as a motion picture.
The MrsP.com writing contest is an annual event and runs every September. It was created along with the website to encourage a love of reading.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Volunteers Make The Difference
Just wanted to give a special thanks to Calista Rebello. Calista is a talented graphic artist who jumped in to lend us a hand on a bunch of design projects. Her work is top-notch and her style, energy and attitude makes working with her a pure joy.
3 cheers for Calista!
~ CK Team
3 cheers for Calista!
~ CK Team
Write2Ignite!
One of our fabulous volunteers, Cindy Jacobs, let us know about an awesome project she's involved in called Write2Ignite! It's a Christian-based, children-centered conference designed to help connect writers, illustrators and storytellers with editors, publishers and mentors. Culturatti Kids is all about anything geared toward inspiring kids to write.
Write2Ignite! Conference for Christian Writers of Children's Literature
February 26, 27
North Greenville University
Tigerville, S.C.
Includes a Teen Track for Young Authors
$90 adults / $45 students
For more information, check out their website at http://www.write2ignite.wordpress.com/. Keep up the good work, Cindy!
~ CK Team
Write2Ignite! Conference for Christian Writers of Children's Literature
February 26, 27
North Greenville University
Tigerville, S.C.
Includes a Teen Track for Young Authors
$90 adults / $45 students
For more information, check out their website at http://www.write2ignite.wordpress.com/. Keep up the good work, Cindy!
~ CK Team
Friday, December 11, 2009
The Violet Project Vol. 3, a special Spoken Word Soul Food Sunday
Shaunette Byers, poet and author of the children's book, The Story, the Legend of Fearless Fred will be a featured spoken word artist at The Violet Project. Proceeds from the sale of The Story benefit Culturatti Kids but we wanted to let you know about another great cause Shaunette supports.
The Violet Project Vol. 3 is a campaign designed to raise awareness and aid in the eradication of domestic violence. National Recording Poets Taalam Acey, Daynomi and Duwaup are headliners of the evening. A host of Indianapolis poets will perform their pieces on domestic violence and speakers will give their testimonies on how domestic violence has affected them.
Come experience some fantastic spoken word talent, enjoy free appetizers and show your support for this important mission.
Two shows on Sunday, December 13th at 6pm and 9pm at Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge, 519 East 38th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46205. ADVANCE TICKETS ($10) CAN BE PURCHASED BY TEXTING OR CALLING aLLEN iMAGERY AT: 317.332.6874.
This event will benefit The Julian Center, a nonprofit agency providing counseling, safe shelter, and education for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other life crises. For more information on this incredible organization, visit them at http://www.juliancenter.org/.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Why you should follow...
@DonorsChoose on #FollowFriday !
This has been an interesting week for Culturatti Kids staffer, Amy. Every time she flies, she gets sick. And this last time was no different. And if you know Amy, you know that she likes to talk - but this "mysterious flying illness" includes losing her voice. Fun. Good thing Amy knows sign language. Bad thing that most of her friends and family don't!
Because of this, Amy had to cancel all her meetings this week including one with this week's #FollowFriday shout out. So to make up for it until we can have our chat, we wanted to share Culturatti Kid's respect for Donors Choose with all of our followers.
Donors Choose helps create 'partnerships' between teachers and people willing to give as little as $1 to help fund school projects. Teachers submit project requests to which visitors to the Donors Choose website can donate all, or a portion of the request. Once a project reaches its goal, the materials are delivered to the school. Its as easy as that. You can support as many projects as you like and you can even focus on locations that are close to you and/or projects in areas (such as arts or literature) that inspire you.
According to their impact page, Donors Choose has raised $38,736,888 to fund classroom projects throughout the country. Just image the impact your dollar could have!
Please check out their website at http://www.donorschoose.org, and their twitter profile @DonorsChoose. Thank you for being such a great organization and we're proud to suggest you for #FollowFriday!
This has been an interesting week for Culturatti Kids staffer, Amy. Every time she flies, she gets sick. And this last time was no different. And if you know Amy, you know that she likes to talk - but this "mysterious flying illness" includes losing her voice. Fun. Good thing Amy knows sign language. Bad thing that most of her friends and family don't!
Because of this, Amy had to cancel all her meetings this week including one with this week's #FollowFriday shout out. So to make up for it until we can have our chat, we wanted to share Culturatti Kid's respect for Donors Choose with all of our followers.
Donors Choose helps create 'partnerships' between teachers and people willing to give as little as $1 to help fund school projects. Teachers submit project requests to which visitors to the Donors Choose website can donate all, or a portion of the request. Once a project reaches its goal, the materials are delivered to the school. Its as easy as that. You can support as many projects as you like and you can even focus on locations that are close to you and/or projects in areas (such as arts or literature) that inspire you.
According to their impact page, Donors Choose has raised $38,736,888 to fund classroom projects throughout the country. Just image the impact your dollar could have!
Please check out their website at http://www.donorschoose.org, and their twitter profile @DonorsChoose. Thank you for being such a great organization and we're proud to suggest you for #FollowFriday!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thanks to a Truly Passionate Teacher
Culturatti Kids recently provided an author visit to the Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center in Indianapolis, IN. Teacher, Shae Young requested authors, Erika Roman Saint Pierre and Barbara Randall, of the book, Locked In, for the visit. The subject of the presentation was domestic violence. The authors spoke to approximately 50 students and gave them advice on writing about painful or difficult subjects. 
During their visit to Lynhurst, Culturatti Kids learned about the innovative writing club founded by Mrs. Young called True Passions. The students are not just given conventional writing assignments but learn about the life and works of contemporary poets, authors and rappers. Members of True Passions are encouraged to express their deepest emotions through freestyle poetry and spoken word. Mrs. Young also publishes the work of her students online and in an annual anthology. For more information on True Passions, visit their website at: http://truepassions.wikispaces.com/. Culturatti Kids would like to thank Shae Young for being such an inspirational teacher and for her commitment to making literary art fresh for young writers.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Why you should follow...
@bookbday on #FollowFriday !
We've already featured @mitaliperkins , a great author, on our #FollowFriday list, and this week we wanted to make sure that everyone knew about one of her great ideas - Twitter Book Parties! As it says on the site "The release of a new book is something to celebrate!" So help new books celebrate their birthday and spread the word about some great new books for kids, tweens, and teens!
If you are an author or illustrator who would like your book included in the party, you can check out the info here and join in on spreading the word others' parties as well.
To add @bookbday on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/bookbday and click on the "Follow" button! It's just that easy!
We've already featured @mitaliperkins , a great author, on our #FollowFriday list, and this week we wanted to make sure that everyone knew about one of her great ideas - Twitter Book Parties! As it says on the site "The release of a new book is something to celebrate!" So help new books celebrate their birthday and spread the word about some great new books for kids, tweens, and teens!
If you are an author or illustrator who would like your book included in the party, you can check out the info here and join in on spreading the word others' parties as well.
To add @bookbday on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/bookbday and click on the "Follow" button! It's just that easy!
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