Florida Literacy Coalition
2008 Adult Learner
Essay Book
The Florida Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center is proud to
announce the launch of the fourth Annual Adult Learner Writing Campaign.
Students from throughout Florida are invited to submit original short
stories, poems, or autobiographical narratives to be included in a
published book that will debut at the 2008 Florida Literacy Conference
next May in
Orlando, FL.
The goal of this book
is to allow adult learners the opportunity to build confidence while
also improving their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Organizational representatives can use this book as a way to promote how
their programs are having a positive influence within their
communities.
Adult learners and
their tutors/teachers are encouraged to work together in writing,
typing, editing, and submitting a written piece. We ask that
completed essays be submitted along with the completed online
form.
Submissions should be no longer than two pages (500 words). Space in the
book is limited and entries will be edited for readability. Authors can choose to remain anonymous or have a
short biographical paragraph included with their submission. Only one
submission per adult learner is allowed. Each author who is included will be invited to the Florida
Literacy Conference on May 7-9 and will also receive a free copy of the
book. Free copies of the book will also be made available to all
literacy organizations. Please feel free to distribute this announcement
widely throughout your program.
Deadline for
Submissions: March 7th 2008
If you have any
questions please contact Tom Pattison at
pattisont@floridaliteracy.org or (407)246-7110 ext. 207.
This project is funded
through a generous grant from the Florida Department of Education,
Division of Workforce Education.
Steps for Submission:
Once the 500 word essay has been completed to the
satisfaction of the student follow these steps.
1. Follow this
link to the online form.
2.
Complete
the form and attach the student essay in a Microsoft Word or Microsoft
Works document. This is done
by using the Browse Button to find the essay document on your computer
and then selecting the upload button.
3. Once completed, click the submit button.
4. The Florida Literacy Coalition will send a
confirmation email to let you know you have completed the process.