Write a short fictional story about a character who goes against the grain, an outsider who, when confronted with a challenge, doesn't follow the expected or popular course of action.

Short stories should be no more than 1000 words in length, typed and double-spaced.  Entries will be judged based on the quality of the writing, originality, subject matter and the way the story moves. Finalists will be judged by local fiction writers from the Lighthouse Writers Workshop faculty. One winner will be chosen from three age groups: 12-13, 14-15, and 16 and up.

Prizes include gift certificates for writing workshops, bookstores and movie passes!

Entry deadline:
Postmarked by Monday, October 19. Send entries via email attachment (preferred, attach as PDF or Word file) to info@lighthousewriters.org or via snail mail to:

One Book, One Denver Teen Fiction Contest
Lighthouse Writiers Workshop
2123 Downing St., Denver, CO 80205

Please include your age, grade in school, email/address/phone and school name with your entry.

One Book One Denver Book Discussion for Teens Only!!

Athmar Park Branch Library
Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m. - TEENS ONLY

Join the Revolution Book Club for a brief discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird, followed by a screening of the movie! Yummy refreshments will be provided! Starts at 11 a.m., plan to stay until 12:30 or 1 p.m., depending on the length of the discussion. For more information please contact Kristin Grabarek at kgrabarek@denverlibrary.org.

More One Book, One Denver Book Discussions:

Central Library, Level 5 Gates Conference Room
Tuesday, September 29, 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, October 15, 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Colorado Humanities discussion with Dr. Arthur Jones. 

Bear Valley Branch Library
Thursday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.

Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library
Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.

Byers Branch Library
Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m.

Decker Branch Library
Saturday, October 3, 3 p.m.

Eugene Field Branch Library
Thursday, September 24, 7 p.m.

Ford-Warren Branch Library
Wednesday, September 16, 5 p.m.

Hadley Branch Library
Wednesday, September 23, 12 noon

Hampden Branch Library
Wednesday, October 21, 5 p.m. - EN ESPAÑOL

Montbello Branch Library
Wednesday, September 30, 12 noon

Park Hill Branch Library
Saturday, October 10, 2 p.m.
Colorado Humanities discussion with Dr. Arthur Jones

Pauline Robinson Branch Library
Saturday, September 5, 12 noon

Ross-Barnum Branch Library
Saturday, October 10, 1 p.m. - EN ESPAÑOL

Ross-Broadway Branch Library
Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 p.m.

Ross-University Hills Branch Library
Thursday, October 1, 6 p.m.

Schlessman Family Branch Library
Thursday, October 8, 2 p.m.
Colorado Humanities discussion with Dr. Arthur Jones

Smiley Branch Library
Wednesday, October 7, 7 p.m.

Virginia Village Branch Library
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m.

Westwood Branch Library
Monday, September 14, 2 p.m.

Boo Radley’s School of Sewing
Presented by Fresh City Life
Thursdays, September 24 or October 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Highland Recreation Center, 2880 Osceola St.

Join artist Rebecca Vaughan as she teaches you several simple must-know hand-sewing techniques, while you complete a nifty project.  Learn how to sew on a button the correct way, stitch up a strong seam and embroider your way to sewing joy! Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP to doca@denvergov.org  or to 720-865-4325.

To Felt a Mockingbird
Presented by Fresh City Life and Fancy Tiger Crafts
Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Fancy Tiger Crafts, 1 S. Broadway

Jamie from Fancy Tiger Crafts will teach you how to needle felt a mockingbird; you’ll have a cool project to take home. This event is for individuals 12 and older only, please! Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP to doca@denvergov.org  or 720-865-4325.

Monday, October 26, 7 p.m.
Central Library, Level B2 Conference Center

“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy... That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” Come listen to some of the best slam poets in the world compete for the Café Nuba slam title, and make sure that all voices are here for us to enjoy!

How the slam will work:

• Poets are asked to slam around the topic of JUSTICE.
• 3 Rounds: 1st round = 3 minutes, 2nd round = 1 minute, 3rd round = 4 minutes
• The pot will be split three ways: 1st place = $125, 2nd = $85, 3rd = $40
• Ten (10) spots will be held open for poets who register in advance, with five (5) spots held for invited poets.  To get on the list, email Gina Rubano at gina.rubano@denvergov.org, or call her at 720-865-4325.

Never been to a Poetry Slam? Here are the details:
A poetry slam is a competition at which poets read or recite original work. These performances are then judged on a numeric scale and prizes are awarded for the top poet!