The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is sponsoring a national children’s art contest on the theme of “Things I Can Do To Keep Safe and Be Healthy.” They explain:
The contest is open to children in two groups, grades 3-5 and 6-8. The winner in each group and their parents/guardians will be invited to attend the 2007 AAP National Conference & Exhibition in San Francisco on October 27. Both winners will receive $500 and up to $1,000 for travel-related expenses. The two second-place winners will each receive $250. The four winners’ schools will each receive matching cash amounts. Winners and some other entrants will have their artwork featured on the AAP Web site and in promotional materials.
Details are on the AAP Web site.
I urge all LGBT parents (and others) to encourage their children to participate, age permitting. The AAP has been supportive of same-sex families, and their contest sounds educational and fun. You could even use it as a school, scout, or church/temple project. (The AAP asks that you send them pictures of your group if you do so.)