[OPLINLIST] Entries sought for ALA Graphics' Best READ Poster Contest

[Jane Byrnes]

For Immediate Release
Contact: Trish Cleary
ALA Graphics Marketing Manager
312-280-2426
tcleary@ala.org <mailto:tcleary@ala.org> 
	~Entries sought for ALA Graphics' Best READ Poster Contest

CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is looking for the best
do-it-yourself READ poster created with the new READ CD from ALA Graphics.
Participants have a chance to win a $100 ALA Graphics gift certificate, and
to have their READ Poster featured in American Libraries' September 2004
issue. Entries may feature adults, children, students, families, local
celebrities or staff.  Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2004 to be
eligible for consideration.  
READ Poster Contest entries must use design elements from the READ CD and
follow the CD's license agreement.  The CD contains, fun templates, creative
type styles and graphic elements that are used by libraries, schools and
non-profits to create their own custom READ posters.  Submissions may be
made by e-mail attachment to graphicsmarketing@ala.org
<mailto:graphicsmarketing@ala.org> , or mailed to READ Poster Contest, ALA
Graphics, 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL.  60611. ALA Graphics and American
Libraries staff members will select the contest winner. All entries must
arrive by July 31st, 2004.  Please note that contest submissions become
property of ALA and will not be returned.
For additional READ Poster Contest information please contact Trish Cleary,
ALA Graphics Marketing Manager, tcleary@ala.org <mailto:tcleary@ala.org> ,
or 312-280-2426. 
The celebrity READ series is the most recognized promotion series for
literacy and libraries. For over 25-years, the series has featuring well
known celebrities like Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, Britney Spears and
Shaquille O'Neal; to rising stars like Tony Hawk, Serena Williams, Orlando
Bloom and Matt Kenseth. To view the complete line of READ posters please
visit the ALA Store Web site at www.alastore.ala.org
<http://www.alastore.ala.org>  click on "Celebrity READ."


The ALA is the oldest and largest, and most influential library association
in the world with over 64,000 members. Members are primarily librarians but
also trustees, publishers and other library supporters.  The association
represents all types of libraries-public, school, academic, state and
special libraries serving persons in government, commerce, armed services,
hospitals, prisons and other institutions. 
Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information
services and public access to information
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