My Migration story
A writing contest promoted by Cátedra Vargas LLosa and eLibro in collaboration with Miami Dade Schools.
Aimed at recording the diverse cultural backgrounds emerging in Miami through a narrative created by eyewitnesses who are young adults that live in Miami and were brought up in homes where parents and grandparents were migrants.
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Record stories
To document and preserve the rich tapestry of immigration narratives among first-generation Miamians, encapsulating the journeys and cultural heritage of their parents and grandparents who embarked on transformative odysseys from distant homelands.
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interest in writing
To ignite a passion for storytelling and cultivate a love for the written word among the newer generations, encouraging them to explore their own narratives and express their unique perspectives through the art of writing.
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create incentives
To establish a platform that encourages and rewards literary craftsmanship in concise and compelling prose, providing incentives for individuals to immerse themselves in the art of storytelling, capturing the essence of diverse experiences in a condensed form.
Our primary goals
Preserve the stories while fostering young students interest in writing.
Through the power of storytelling, we aim to weave the vibrant threads of immigrant experiences, inspire a new generation of writers, and celebrate the beauty of concise literary creation.
"We want your voices, perspectives and stories to be part of this vibrant tapestry we're weaving together"
I always say that the most important thing that happened to me was learning to read. It happened at an early age, when I was five, and I still remember the enchanting effect this discovery had on me. My world grew larger, richer and more interesting. Writing came to me a bit later, as a consequence of reading. I am often asked what the best way to learn to write is, and I always have the same answer: by reading as much as you can.
Reading helps you exercise your imagination, expand your vocabulary, use words in creative ways and tell stories or convey ideas.
This will help you not only if you want to become a writer, but in whatever career you choose. The second piece of advice is this: the only path to successful writing is working as hard as you can when putting pen to paper. The rest will take care of itself.
Mario Vargas LLosa
Writer. Nobel Laureate in Literature
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Promoted by Cátedra Vargas LLosa and eLibro
