In addition, the Mayor kicked off the City's Summer Reading Program to encourage City children to read this summer. And the City's Summer Reading Program will encourage children to explore the world of books this summer. And, because he is a Bear of Very Little Brain, he is thrilled that New York City children aged 7-11 will be writing intelligent letters that explain their favorite things about New York City. And now with this essay contest children throughout New York City and London will actually have the chance to experience a real-life journey to Pooh's native and newly adopted homelands, where the two lucky winners and their families can explore all of the cities' most spectacular sites and attractions.
Contestants can pick up entry forms at any public library in the City.
The deadline for New York City essay contest entries is June 5th. Contestants can pick up entry forms from the Polka Theater for Children, the deadline for London essay contest entries is July 1st. The Polka Theater for Children will judge London entries based on creativity, style and mechanics and select the finalists by July 15th. We look forward to welcoming these special friends of Pooh to The New York Palace for the family experience of a lifetime. Everyone at the hotel will make sure that the child who claims victory in this contest will be treated to a very special London vacation.