Miami-Dade County, FL- Teens, ages 12-19, are invited to participate in the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Teen Read Week’s,” Laugh Out Loud @ Your Library,” first-ever T-Shirt Design Contest.

Beginning August 24 through September 21, teens can submit one black and white design reflecting the “LOL @ Your Library” theme. The winner will receive an autographed Miami Dolphins football and have their design printed on t-shirts to be worn by all participants during the Miami Dolphins’ Word-A-Thons. Teen Read Week will be held October 14 -20 with a variety of activities including Miami Dolphins’ Word-A-Thons featuring past and current players. All teens will receive a USB flash drive just for participating, while supplies last.

Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative aimed at teens, their parents, librarians, educators, booksellers and other concerned adults. Teen Read Week’s initiative is to encourage teens to "read for the fun of it.”

For entry rules and information, visit http://www.mdpls.org/news/entry/SW-1026Tshirt.pdf or call 305.375.BOOK (2665). Teen Read Week has been made possible by the Miami Dolphins Foundation.

Media Contact:
Victoria Galan, Public Affairs Officer
Tel. 305.375.5180; galanv@mdpls.org

Vinora Hamilton, Public Information Officer
Tel. 305.375.3327; hamiltonv@mdpls.org