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for Grades 9-12

Essay Theme

In this year's One Book selection, Money Hungry by Sharon Flake, the prominent theme is Raspberry's memories of being homeless. This history has created an earnestness to make money that affects all aspects of her life. Discuss whether Raspberry's money-making schemes are the solution to her bad memories or whether there is another way she could overcome her fear of becoming homeless again.

Poetry Theme

In this year's One Book, Money Hungry by Sharon Flake, Raspberry is filled with memories of being homeless & the fear of becoming so again. Create a poem to address an aspect of this. Poems should focus on theme of the book rather than the events that take place in the book.


For entry forms and more information:
Essay and Poetry Contests Brochure [PDF 155KB]

 

This year's One Book, One Community program is brought to you by the Allegheny County Library Association with support from Allegheny County, Barnes & Noble, Dollar Bank, Highmark, Joseph-Beth Booksellers and Panera Bread.

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