Press release from the Thomas Wolfe Memorial:
In anticipation of Thomas Wolfe’s 117th birthday celebration in October, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial is inviting students and teachers to participate in the 2017 “Telling Our Tales” Student Writing Competition. Thomas Wolfe, while best known for his novels, also wrote many short stories for magazines. In this competition, students will submit their own work of fiction inspired by Thomas Wolfe and his story “Polyphemus.” The story first appeared in the North American Review June 1935. In this fable a Spanish explorer and crew are obsessed with finding legendary cities of gold in North Carolina. Their single-minded quest results in their failure to find the richness in the land itself.
First, second, and third place winners will be chosen from three age groups: Grades 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Submissions may be hand delivered, postmarked or emailed by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday September 23, 2017. Winners will be invited to present their stories and accept their awards at a program at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial’s visitor center at 11am on Saturday, October 21st, 2017. Cash awards are given in each age group.
Find the story, competition guidelines, submission form and ideas for writing on our website with the links; http://wolfememorial.com/for-teachers/student-writing-contest/
For more information about the event contact Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801, call 828-253-8304 or visit www.wolfememorial.com.
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