Young readers in Mt. Laurel are invited to participate in a Black History Month reading contest in February sponsored by Mt. Laurel Library and Southern Burlington County NAACP for a chance to win a Kindle Fire.
The Southern Burlington County NAACP and Mt. Laurel Library are pleased to announce the literacy initiative’s second annual contest, which celebrates the rich heritage, contributions, and accomplishments of African Americans.
Children in kindergarten up to grade four are invited to participate in the contest. Simply read any book written by an African American or about black history or culture. Each book read will count as an entry to win a grand prize raffle drawing. Children can read more books to increase their chances to win.
One lucky reader will be randomly selected to win the grand prize, a Kindle Fire with an eBook. All participants will receive a reading certificate and a bookmark.
Children can track books using a reading log available in the library or on its website. A valid library card is required to participate. The contest runs through Friday, Feb. 28. The grand prize winner will be announced after Tuesday, March 4.
