America turns 250 years old this month! Our young country has seen ups, downs, twists, and turns. Though, the American Spirit has been more powerful than them all. Every bit of our history shows us where we have been and gives us the blueprint to shape our future. To celebrate, and challenge what we think we know about our home, join us for a bit of essay writing. Prompt: Find a piece of unknown or little-known American history and write a narrative essay as if you were a person living at that time. What might they want us to know about their world? Eligibility and prize: Any teen or adult is eligible to submit an essay. The most well-written essay in each category (teen or adult) will win a $20 gift card. Essays must be 1000-1500 words, 12pt Times New Roman font, and properly formatted according to MLA standards. Please also designate which category you are submitting for in your heading. Email your essay to Kirkwood.Branch@fultoncountyga.gov by July 20th. Winners will be notified July 27th. Kirkwood Branch hosts this free Fulton County Library event in Atlanta.
