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Memory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prompt<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Tell us a story you heard as a child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is a \u201cfalse memory\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. In discussing the historical impact of the Vietnam War, Viet Thanh Nguyen writes, Vietnamese people, how do you separate what is unique to you and your own personal trauma from war, colonization, the division and reunification of the country?<\/em> Explore the boundary between public and private memory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Categories & Requirements<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Answer the prompt with one of the following forms of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Fiction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    (including short story, science fiction, fantasy, and flash fiction)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A fictional narrative that is written in prose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Word Limit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    500 – 2500 words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Literary Criticism<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Writing that evaluates literary works to deepen understanding, assess quality, and explore themes, style, and context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Word Limit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    500 – 2500 words. Use either MLA or APA citation style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Poetry<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Writing in verse, which may include but is not limited to formal poetry, free verse, prose poetry, and song lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Word Limit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3 – 50 lines. Prose poetry should not exceed 350 words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Personal Memo<\/strong><\/strong>ir<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A non-fiction work based on opinion, experience, and\/or emotion that explores a topic or event of importance to the author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Word Limit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    500 – 2500 words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Formatting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your writing should be 12-point typed (Times New Roman), double-spaced (except for poetry), and submitted as a Microsoft Word or PDF file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Eligibility<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We accept submissions from students in grades 7 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Declaration<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Work that is submitted to the Nova Awards must be original work<\/strong> created by the participant and cannot be previously published. By submitting your work to the Nova Awards, you understand and accept that the winners\u2019 works may be included in Ars Literica<\/em> magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Submission Period: February 15th – April 15th, 11:59 pm (Eastern Time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Awards Announced: Late April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Awards<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Grand Prize<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The winner of the Grand Prize will receive a 500-RMB scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First Prize<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Second Prize<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Third Prize<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Honorable Mentions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Judges<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Adam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Master’s in Philosophy, Columbia University; Editor at Dow Jones Barron\u2019s Magazine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Elleen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Princeton University, majoring in Classics, with a focus on Classical Languages, Literature, and Linguistics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Submission<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Submission Portal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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