INCITE Anthology

Prompt:

In many cases, overcoming boundaries can lead to great strides for a group or community. For example, the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the boundary of the "glass ceiling" as "an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining upper-level positions." Overcoming or crossing a boundary can result in individual benefits, such as career advancement and personal growth; at the same time, the dissolution of the boundary itself can lead to collective benefits, such as a more balanced and just society. Obviously, there are many more such invisible boundaries. Craft a story, poem, scene or essay that addresses the process or impact of crossing, overcoming or even destroying one of these boundaries.

What Can A Student Write:

• Poetry (up to 120 lines)
• Short Story (up to 1,500 words)
• Essay (up to 1,500 words)
• Dramatic Scene (up to 1,200 words)
• Photo Essays (up to 10 images, accompanied by a 400-500 word explanatory paragraphs)

Prizes

• Winners are chosen for each grade band 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
• First-prize winners from each grade band are invited to the CITE Conference, where they will have the opportunity to read their winning submission
• All winners are included in the INCITE Journal and receive a certificate and bookmark

Please Note:

• Students in grades 7–12 can enter
• Written submissions must be in .doc format
• Submissions should be given to the student's English teacher.
• Submission Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Teachers, login in to CISO Connect and access your CITE Network for the submission link where you can upload your student submissions.

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