Barnes & Noble "My Favorite Teacher Contest"

A school is much like a bookstore - both are places of aspiration, passion, education and dreams. That's why Barnes & Noble is excited to recognize the foundation of our great American schools - our dedicated teachers. The Barnes & Noble "My Favorite Teacher Contest" provides your students with the opportunity to tell your community how much their teachers are appreciated.
Who participates: Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12
How to participate: Students write an essay, poem, or letter sharing how a teacher (classroom teacher, media specialist, etc.) has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. You collect the essays and give them to your Barnes & Noble representative, at your local Barnes & Noble store.
Submitting Entries:
• Notify Alina Llevat, Barnes & Noble, of your intent to participate. Her contact information is found below.
• Entries should be 500 words or less and typed on 8.5 x 11 white paper in English.
• Each entry must be submitted with the entry form provided by your store or found on-line at www.bn.com/myfavoriteteacher
• Parent or guardian must sign the entry form acknowledging that they have read the Official Contest Rules also provided by the store or found on-line.
• All entries must be provided to your local Barnes & Noble representative by Friday, March 18, 2011.
What students get:
The student who writes the winning essay or poem will receive a certificate of recognition and will be honored at their local store during a ceremony for the winning teacher.
What teachers get
• The winning teacher will be recognized at an event at their local Barnes & Noble where they will receive a special award acknowledging their achievement and a set of (10) Sterling Children's Classics for their library.
• The six regional winners will each receive a Nook e-Book Reader and a $500 gift card.
• The National winner will receive $5,000. The winning teacher's school will receive $5,000 as well. The winner will also receive five copies of the essay published in hardcover by Tikatok.com, the site where students create and publish their own books.
For additional information, please contact
Alina Llevat
Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
12405 North Kendall Drive
Miami, Florida 33186
CRM2792@bn.com
(305) 598-7727