For the 2012 Summer Reading Program, the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), working through member states, will be soliciting amateur videos produced by teenagers (ages 13-18) to serve as the official CSLP summer reading teen public service announcements (PSAs). The theme for the PSA Video Challenge is "Own the Night".

One video from each participating state will be submitted to the CSLP. CSLP will award each State Teen Video Challenge Winner $275. Their Public library or member affiliate will receive prizes worth $150 from CSLP and Upstart. Please see the CSLP website for all rules, eligibility requirements, video criteria, and resource.

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Idaho Contest Rules

PSA's created by Idaho teens need to be submitted to the Idaho Commission for Libraries by 5:00 pm (Mountain Time) on February 29, 2012 in order to be eligible. Voting by teens across Idaho will take place the week of March 4-10 as part of Teen Tech Week. A panel of judges will choose a winning video from the PSAs receiving the most votes from teens. The winning PSA will be announced in late March. Review the documents below for more information on this unique opportunity!

Click HERE for the official Idaho Teen Video Challenge Entry Form.

Click HERE for a sample model release form.