Good morning! The Pierce County Library System is seeking creative community members who are passionate about giving back to young writers and artists to serve as final judges for the 24th annual Our Own Expressions: Teen Writing and Art Contest<https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/kids-teens/teens/expressions/Default.htm>. Selected judges will review finalists and choose winners in one of four categories: * Poetry * Short Story * Art/Drawing * Photography Criteria: * Must work in a related creative field (artist, photographer, author, poet, publisher, professor, editor) * Able to review submitted entries and select winners between March 27 - April 10, 2019 * Able to receive entries by mail and communicate by e-mail * Able to complete a Pierce County Library vendor application, if selected Honorarium: $150 To Apply: Complete a short application at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JudgeOOX2020 by January 7th, 2020 to be considered. We are especially looking for young adult writers or artists looking for a resume-building opportunity and a chance to give back to youth. Please share widely and thanks so much! Elise Doney Bodell Teen Services Librarian Lakewood Pierce County Library 253-548-3302 https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/ Now reading... Pet by Akwaeke Emezi [LEARNING-ENJOYMENT-COMMUNITY]