Diverse minds writing challenge10/3/2023 ![]() Ten finalists were eventually chosen by a panel of judges, with all ten invited to appear at the June 2019 event. As well, the winning entry was “to be published and put into school libraries” across the province.’ The first year “Diverse Minds” was publicized in Manitoba high schools, 50 entries were received. ‘Suggestions for topics that might form the basis of entries included: “bullying, equal rights, accepting those who are different from you, social and gender issues, religious and cultural tolerance.” ‘According to Cheryl Barish, she and Earl decided to put up a various amount of award money, including $3,000 for the winning entry. The books were to have themes of “diversity, tolerance and inclusion”. ‘As part of the guidelines, students were asked to aim their books at young kids (K-Grade 5). Participating students were invited to submit entries either individually or as part of a two-person team (with one person doing the writing and the other, the illustrations). ‘The challenge was put out to all high schools in Manitoba. ![]() ![]() The goal, Cheryl explained back then, ‘was to “have high school students express their thoughts and feelings about human rights” by writing a book no longer than 24 pages, but that would also include illustrations. By BERNIE BELLAN In 2019 B’nai Brith Canada inaugurated a writing competition for high school students known as the “Diverse Minds Writing Competition.” On June 19 of that year an audience gathered in the Multipurpose Room of the Asper Campus heard from Cheryl Barish who, along with her husband, Earl, came up with the idea for creating and sponsoring a competition of this sort in Manitoba, after having heard about a similar contest in Washington DC. ![]()
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