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Graphic Novel Project 2012
In 2009 teenagers in Cork City Library produced their first graphic novel, called RedShift. Due to the overwhelming success of these workshops, led by John Sexton who facilitated the creative writing aspect, and Alan Barrett, graphic artist, Cork City Library service followed this with a second graphic novel, SYZYGY, in 2010, and a third, Interstice, in 2011. The fourth graphic novel, Fractals, will be launched in the City Library on Teen Day, 19 April 2012, as part of the 8th Cork World Book Fest.
Check out RedShift, SYZYGY , Interstice and Fractals below.
RedShift can also be viewed online at
SYZYGY can be viewed online at http://issuu.com/hybridvigour/docs/syzygy
My Cork: photography competition
Cork City Libraries, in association with Denis MacSweeny Photoshop, 88 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, present My Cork: Teenage Impressions of the City, a photography competition for teenagers aged 14-18 years, which asks you to capture your unique view of Cork city through the medium of photography.
Pick up an entry form at your local library, or download one in PDF format from the link below.
Bring your entry form and your photo in digital format (e.g., on USB drive, CD, memory card, etc.) to Denis MacSweeny Photoshop, 88 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, and receive a FREE 10"x8" PRINT of your entry.
Fill out the entry form, attach it to your photo, and return both to your nearest library in the city.
The closing date for entries is Friday, 16 March 2012.
All entries will form part of an exhibition in the Central Library, Grand Parade, during World Book Festival 2012, from 19 to 23 April. The prizegiving ceremony will take place in the Central Library on Teen Day, 19 April 2012.
Cork City Libraries 5th Annual Short Story Competition
Cork City Libraries celebrate the emerging writer by inviting teenagers aged 13-18 years to enter the 5th Annual Cork City Libraries Short Story Competition!
There are no theme restrictions, and entries should be between 1000-4000 words.Those short-listed will receive a written critique of their work by local writer Kevin Doyle.
First prize is €200, with two runner-up prizes of €50 each. Closing date for entries is Friday, 16 March 2012.
The winner will be announced as part of World Book Festival during Teen Day on 19 April 2012, in the Central Library, Grand Parade.
Each story should be accompanied by a cover sheet with the writer’s name, address, email address, telephone number, school address, title of piece and word count
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