October 20 - National Day on Writing

 

The U.S. Senate Declared October 20 the National Day on Writing  and in support of the new legislation the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning (CCLL) is organizing a community-wide celebration of National Day on Writing and will promote writing by encouraging people to contribute to "The Longest Short Story Ever Written in Lexington."

Activity plans that day will include:

An installation art performance: demonstrations of people writing at bookstores, coffee shops, libraries, and schools. This serves as a statement that writing is important and will encourage others to write for pleasure or purpose.

The "Longest Short Story Ever Written in Lexington," which will be authored by numerous people on National Day on Writing, will share a snapshot of Lexington and people's lives on this day. Join the stellar line-up of local celebrities contributing to the community piece, including Ed McClanahan, Bobbie Ann Mason, Marcia Hurlow, Leatha Kendrick, Milton Toby, Steve Vest, Rebecca Gayle Howell, Kirby Gann, Rena Baer, Neil Chethik and Jan Isenhour, with many more literary icons sure to make their mark.

The story will be written on butcher paper and segments of "Lexington's Longest Short Story" will be taped up inside the Carnegie Center to create an official Learning Zone. People may contribute 1-250 words to this piece at the Carnegie Center from 9 AM -6 PM or during the writing demonstrations at the different area locations. A complete schedule with locations will be available on the Carnegie Center's Blog: Wired for Words. Excerpts of the completed work will be published online in the National Gallery of Writing and other sources.

At 6:00 p.m., the day-long events will culminate with a celebration at the Carnegie Center where First Lady Beshear will be speaking. The public is invited to attend this free event.

For more information contact Jessica Fisher at marketing@carnegieliteracy.org