Colton Encourages Teens To Enter Teen Video Challenge
BENSONHURST— Assemblyman William Colton (D-47) is encouraging local teens to create videos for entry in the national Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) 2012 Teen Video Challenge.
One winning video submitted by a teen or group of teens will receive $275, plus $150 that will be awarded to the teen’s local library. Winning videos from each state will be used as official 2012 CLSP promotional videos and will be shown nationwide
“With our kids’ knowledge of taking video clips thanks to the camera cell phones and other technologies they are familiar with, this is an excellent opportunity for them to direct their skill in promoting the use of our libraries during the summertime,” said Colton.
Every year, the Bensonhurst /Gravesend legislator has urged students and their parents to participate in the New York State Assembly’s Annual Summer Reading Program with great success, recognizing and rewarding those that complete the program with New York state citations. This successful program promotes literacy by keeping children, teens and their families involved in reading and other library-centered activities during the hot summer months. In 2011, more than 1.6 million young New Yorkers enjoyed the program in 1100 libraries across the state.