805’s “My Home Library” blog series features essays and poems by writers and artists who are enjoying their home libraries during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 805 is published by the Manatee County Public Library System, and since most libraries have closed due to the pandemic, we hope this blog series will help people show off their home libraries, find comfort in books, and feel a connection to the library during this difficult time.

 

Please note:

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• Your home library is not limited to books- you can write about your movies, albums, video games, or your virtual library on your e-reader.

• Please include 1-5 photos of your library including close-ups of books.

• Essays can be up to 400 words. Poems can be any length and style.

• No prior writing experience is required. Write from the heart.

• Writers under 18 need permission from a parent/guardian to submit an essay.

• Please include a 25-100 word bio to accompany your post.

 

Writer’s Block? Write about:

 

• Your favorite book covers

• Your favorite lines from a book

• You favorite book in a series and why

• Books you received as gifts

• Books you keep meaning to read but never do

• Books that helped you during a tough time in your life

• What you’re reading now as you shelter in place

 

Publishing Terms

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• Submitting does not guarantee publication.

• By submitting, you give us permission to publish your words, photos, and bio on 805’s website and social media as well as Manatee County Public Library System’s website and social media. You own your words and photos and can repost them anywhere you’d like.