ASL Tales

ASL Tales is looking for young artists to contribute art to the pages of our next book, Annie’s Tales. Young “Annie” is an artist, and we invite your child or student to submit their creations to add to the pages of our book.
Who may apply:

* Deaf and hard-of-hearing students between the ages of 4 and 10.

What we ar...e looking for:

* Original children’s art that represents the art of the main character in the story Annie’s Tales. “Annie” is 5 years old.
* Original artwork in crayon, marker or paint chosen from the following list of subjects: a balloon, a heart, a bicycle, a cat, a bunny, a truck, a face, a box, a pig, a fox, a bird, a car, the sun, a star, a book, a monkey, a giraffe, a dog, a child, or a horse.

How to Apply:

* Each entry must be the original work of a Deaf or hard-of-hearing child between the ages of 4 and 10. (Adults may give support, but they cannot contribute to the artwork.)
* Send electronic copies to contest@asltales.net. Send print copies to Annie’s Contest, 3508 N. E. Simpson St., Portland, OR 97211. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS as they cannot be returned. [Winners will be instructed on how to submit camera-ready art of the winning entry.]
* A signed Entry Form must be included with each entry.
* Entries must arrive by 5 p.m. on May 1, 2009 at the ASL Tales Office (address above).

Winning Entries:

* Winning illustrations will be reproduced in the pages of Annie’s Tails. The images will appear the size of a postage stamp.
* A gallery of selected art will also be included in the back of the book.
* Winners will receive 5 autographed copies of the book.


Entry Form

ASL Tales: Annie’s Tails Art Contest

Mail this form with a copy (duplicate) of your child’s art to: Annie’s Contest, 25 NW 23rd Place suite 6 #293, Portland, Oregon 97210. ORIGINALS cannot be returned. Illustrations should arrive at the ASL Tales office on or before May 1, 2009.
Or send a digital copy of the art to contest@asltales.net and mail a signed copy of this form to Annie’s Contest, 3508 N. E. Simpson St., Portland, OR 97211.


(Please print neatly or type)
Child's name: __________________________________________________________________
Child's age: ______________ Child’s grade:_____________________________
Child's school: __________________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian's name: __________________________________________________________________
Street address: __________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________ State: _________
Zip code: ____________________ Phone number: __________________________
Parent/guardian's e-mail address: __________________________________________________________________
On behalf of my child, I have read, understand, agree, and abide by the rules of Annie’s Tales Art Contest.
Further, I certify that the illustration is an original design created by my child.
___________________________________________ ______________
Parent/guardian's signature Date

ASL Tales: Annie’s Tails Art Contest

Full Official Rules

1. SPONSOR: ASL Tales, LLC, is solely responsible for all aspects of this contest ("Contest").
2. ELIGIBILITY: Contest is open to Deaf and hard-of-hearing children between the ages of 4 and 10, who are legal residents of the U.S. and Canada.
3. WINNING ENTRIES: Each winning illustration will be included in the pages of the book, Annie’sTails, and/or be displayed in the young artists’ gallery at the back of the book, and will receive 5 autographed copies of the book.
4. LIMITATIONS: Each Entry must be received at Sponsor's above address by May 1, 2009. Each child may submit a maximum of three entries. Entries must be the original work of the student. Entries that are defective, delayed, destroyed, incomplete, late, lost, mutilated, postage-due, stolen, tampered with, unauthorized, even if caused by the negligence of the Sponsor, will be disqualified. Void where prohibited or restricted by law and subject to all applicable federal, state, provincial, local and municipal laws.
5. PROCEDURES: Contest ends on May 1, 2009. Winners will be notified by May 15, 2009.
6. CONDITIONS: Each contestant by entering the Contest agrees that: [1] he/she will abide by and be bound by the Rules and Sponsor's decisions; [2] he/she irrevocably assigns and transfers to Sponsor and its assigns all rights in the Entry, including, without limitation, all copyrights [3] he/she grants to Sponsor and its assigns the right to publish, use, adapt, edit and/or modify such Entry in any way and in any and all media, without limitation, and without consideration to contestant; [4] the Releasees are not responsible for claims, injuries or losses of any kind resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the awarding, delivery, acceptance, use, misuse, possession, loss [5] winner's acceptance of a prize constitutes the grant of an unconditional right to use the winner's illustration(s)[6] in the event unauthorized human intervention, Acts of God, accident, fire, riot, strikes, lock-outs, industrial disputes, acts of terrorism or other matters beyond the Sponsor's reasonable control, corrupt, prevent or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of this Contest, so that it cannot be conducted as originally planned, the Sponsor has the right to cancel, terminate or suspend the Contest; and in such event, to select winners from among all eligible entries received up to such time of cancellation, termination or suspension; and [7] the Releasees are not responsible for typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of this Contest, and [8] entries become the sole property of ASL Tales, LLC, including all copyrights and may be used, reproduced, distributed, modified, or displayed by ASL Tales or its partners or agents.

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Do you love storytelling? We are looking for ASL student storytellers to create their own versions of our first two books, ASL Tales: The Princess and the Pea and ASL Tales: Rapunzel.

Our books come with DVDs designed for young children and new signers. We invite you to create and submit your own translations of The Pri...ncess and the Pea and Rapunzel for inclusion in our ASL Tales Storytellers’ Collection.

Who we are looking for:

* Deaf or hard-of-hearing middle and high school storytellers

What we are looking for:

* Your translation of one or both of our books.
* An ASL translation. Your storytelling should consider the meaning of the book, looking beyond the surface English text. We are looking for translations that represent the way the story would be told in ASL.

NOTE: Adults may give support for understanding the English meaning. However, translations must be created by the student.

* All of the ideas and elements in the books should be included in your ASL video. You may alter the order of ideas on each page, but the order of the story should match the text on each page. You may use the illustrations to supplement the ASL video.
* Something different than the translation already created by Pinky and Alisha.
* Your IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY!

NOTE: We prefer that the story be told without breaks. You will not be penalized if there are splices in the video.

How to apply:

* You will need a copy of the book/DVD. If your school does not have a copy, you can request an electronic version of the book by sending an email to contest@asltales.net. Type “Storytelling Contest” in the subject line.
* You may send a mini DV tape or upload an electronic version directly to our server. Videos should be mailed with the enclosed application form to: ASL Tales Storytellers’ Contest, 25 NW 23rd Place ste 6 #293, Portland, Or egon 97211 Deadline for submissions is June 10, 2009.
* Label each submission both on the packaging and in the video. You may use a character generator or simply write your contact information and display it in the video.
* To upload an electronic copy of your story, send a request for instructions to contest@asltales.net with “Storytelling Contest” in the subject line.

If you win:

o We will arrange for you to make a studio recording of your translation.
o Your video will be included in the ASL Tales Storytellers’ Collection: The Princess and the Pea or the ASL Tales Storytellers’ Collection: Rapunzel DVDs sold on our website.
o You will receive two award plaques: one for your home and one for your school.
o 50% of the profits from the DVD will be donated to the Deaf Bilingual Coalition (DBC).


“The Deaf Bilingual Coalition promotes the basic human right of all Deaf infants and young children to have access to language through American Sign Language. The DBC campaigns to ensure that the parents of Deaf children are supported by receiving information from qualified Deaf professionals and mentors as early as possible regarding American Sign Language; its excellence in cultivating bilingualism -- ASL and English and its role in cognitive, social, and emotional development. The DBC advocates for optimal programs and schools that are inclusive of ASL and which maximize a Deaf child's potential and inherent dignity as human beings.” Check: www.dbcusa.org

Entry Form
ASL Tales Storytellers’ Competition

Before you complete this entry form, please be sure to read the official contest rules.

All submissions, electronic or mini DV, require a signed entry form. Forms should be sent to ASL Tales Storytellers, 3508 N. E. Simpson St., Portland, OR 97211.



(Please print neatly or type)

Student's name: __________________________________________________________________________

Student's age: __________________ Student’s grade: _____________________

Student's school: ____________________________________________________________

Parent/guardian's name: __________________________________________________________________________

Street address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________ State: ___________________

Zip code: _________________________ Phone number: _____________________

Parent/guardian's e-mail address: _______________________________________________

On behalf of my child, I have read, understand, agree, and abide by the rules of ASL Tales Storytellers’ Competition.

Further, I certify that this is an original translation, created by my child.

___________________________________________________ _____________
Parent/guardian's signature Date



Entries in ASL Tales Storytellers’ Competition become the sole property of ASL Tales. Entrants assign and transfer all rights, including all copyrights, ASL Tales. Entries may be used, reproduced, distributed, modified, or displayed by ASL Tales or its partners or agents, for any purpose.
Please complete this form and enclose it with your submission. The video should arrive at the ASL Tales office on or before 5:00 pm on June 10, 2009.

Full Official Rules:

1. SPONSOR: ASL Tales, LLC, who is solely responsible for all aspects of this contest ("Contest").

2. ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open to Deaf and hard-of-hearing middle and high school students who are legal residents of the U.S. and Canada.

3. WINNING ENTRIES: Each winning storyteller will [1] be included in the relevant DVD (ASL Storytellers Collection: The Princess and the Pea, or ASL Storytellers Collection: Rapunzel), [2] receive an award plaque for their home and school, [3] will be recognized on both the ASL Tales website and the Deaf Bilingual Coalition (DBC) website for their contribution to DBC. 50% of the total profits from the DVD will be donated to DBC.

4. LIMITATIONS: Each Entry must be received at Sponsor's above address by 5:00 p.m., June 10, 2009. For purposes of these Official Rules ("Rules"), all times and days are Pacific Time. Only one entry per person, per book. Entries must be the original work of the student (adult support in understanding the English text is allowed). Entries that are defective, delayed, destroyed, incomplete, late, lost, multiple, mutilated, postage-due, stolen, tampered with, unauthorized, even if caused by the negligence of the Sponsor, will be disqualified. Void where prohibited or restricted by law and subject to all applicable federal, state, provincial, local and municipal laws.

5. PROCEDURES: Contest ends at 5:00 pm on June 10, 2009. Winners will be notified by June 30, 2009.

6. CONDITIONS: Each contestant by entering the Contest agrees that: [1] he/she will abide by and be bound by the Rules and Sponsor's decisions; [2] he/she irrevocably assigns and transfers to Sponsor and its assigns all rights in the Entry, including, without limitation, all copyrights [3] he/she grants to Sponsor and its assigns the right to publish, use, adapt, edit and/or modify such Entry in any way and in any and all media, without limitation, and without consideration to contestant; [4] the Releasees are not responsible for claims, injuries or losses of any kind resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the awarding, delivery, acceptance, use, misuse, possession, loss [5] Contest entry constitutes the grant of an unconditional right to use winner's name, address (city and state or province only), likeness, prize information and/or statements about the promotion for any publicity, advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law; [6] in the event unauthorized human intervention, Acts of God, acts or regulations of any governmental or supra-national authority, war, national emergency, accident, fire, riot, strikes, lock-outs, industrial disputes, acts of terrorism or other matters beyond the Sponsor's reasonable control, corrupt, prevent or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of this Contest, so that it cannot be conducted as originally planned, the Sponsor has the right to cancel, terminate or suspend the Contest; and in such event, to select winners from among all eligible entries received up to such time of cancellation, termination or suspension and [7] the Releasees are not responsible for typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of this Contest, and [8] entries become the sole property of ASL Tales, LLC, including all copyrights and may be used, reproduced, distributed, modified, or displayed by ASL Tales or its partners or agents.

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