RULES !
This contest is open to
4th - 5th - 6th
grade classes!
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This contest is only open to schools
within Oklahoma!
-- a note: many teachers from outside Oklahoma have asked about taking part in the Showdown. My response is: sure - if you can be Oklahomans for half a year!
-- a note: many teachers from outside Oklahoma have asked about taking part in the Showdown. My response is: sure - if you can be Oklahomans for half a year!
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Only
original creative work
of the students can be accepted!
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Please note - (a disclaimer)
This contest is held by Jen K Blom,
author of the middle grade debut novel,
POSSUM SUMMER
All prizes are given at my discretion after the competition voting is completed. I reserve the right to use materials stemming from this competition for print or other purposes, and in the event of a tie or other bottleneck, reserve the right to choose the winner of the different grade contests.
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THE VOTING TIMELINE !
April - August: Get the word out!
Oklahoma is split into North, South, Tulsa and OKC districts
November 7 - 15: I COME VISIT THE WINNING CLASSES!
WHAT can the students win?
A boatload! A huge bookstore gift certificate for their class, limited edition Silly Bandz competition band, fame and glory, signed first editions of POSSUM SUMMER, a pizza party, exclusive competition bookmarks, and slobbery possum kisses!
(just kidding about the possum kisses)
WHAT do we have to pay?
GOOOOOOOD LUCK!
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Please note - (a disclaimer)
This contest is held by Jen K Blom,
author of the middle grade debut novel,
POSSUM SUMMER
All prizes are given at my discretion after the competition voting is completed. I reserve the right to use materials stemming from this competition for print or other purposes, and in the event of a tie or other bottleneck, reserve the right to choose the winner of the different grade contests.
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THE VOTING TIMELINE !
April - August: Get the word out!
Oklahoma is split into North, South, Tulsa and OKC districts
September - October: Create your entry! Vote on the best entry from your class!
Teachers will compile votes and announce the winner in class, and then send the winning entry latest by 31 October to
oklahomashowdown (at) jenkblom (dot) com
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DISTRICT and GRAND PRIZE VOTING PROCESS !
November 1-6: All entries for all classes posted! Vote for your top pick here !
November 5th: All Prizes are announced!
November 7 - 15: I COME VISIT THE WINNING CLASSES!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS !
WHO is putting this on?
Me. Jen K. Blom. Middle Grade author and Oklahoma native, in honor of my book POSSUM SUMMER, published by Holiday House in Spring of 2011!
WHAT can the teachers win?
A fancy-pants tote for taking your work home with you, the opportunity to win your class an e-reader (with a gift certificate!) for reading, fame and glory, and -
WHAT can the teachers win?
A fancy-pants tote for taking your work home with you, the opportunity to win your class an e-reader (with a gift certificate!) for reading, fame and glory, and -
did I mention the Teacher's Guides available for you in both Literature Arts and Natural Sciences (checked against the current Oklahoma standards) ?
Get some work done on me - for free !
WHAT can the students win?
A boatload! A huge bookstore gift certificate for their class, limited edition Silly Bandz competition band, fame and glory, signed first editions of POSSUM SUMMER, a pizza party, exclusive competition bookmarks, and slobbery possum kisses!
(just kidding about the possum kisses)
WHY are you doing it?
I was born in Oklahoma, went to Oklahoma schools and loved Oklahoma animals. I wanted to celebrate the debut of my book in the right way: bringing students and their creations together to win their class and teacher great stuff! WHEN will it happen?
It's started! Begin your Lookbook entries now (read POSSUM SUMMER! It's REALLY GOOD!) and let your teacher know you're taking part. WHAT do we have to pay?
Nothing. All I ask for is a small part of your teacher’s time to oversee their class votes and a small place on their classroom wall to post all the entries! If you like it, buy my book and let me know - I'll send you a fancy bookplate!
WHERE will it happen?
All over Oklahoma!
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GOOOOOOOD LUCK!
