Writers 18 and up are invited to take part in the Fall Story Slam in honor Thousand Oaks Photographer Ed Lawrence’s 100th Birthday. Story’s must be based on or inspired by one of six photographs taken by Ed Lawrence provided here. All stories must be submitted by October 26th, 2024, either at the information desk of the Grant R. Brimhall Library, Newbury Park Library, or submitted via email at info@tolibrary.org. All email submissions must have the subject line Story Slam followed by the writer’s first and last name. The top 8 submissions will be selected to be read at an after ours reading at 6:30pm on Friday November 16th where the top story will be selected by audience vote to win a $50 gift card. Submitting writers will be notified whether or not their story was chosen on Friday November 9th.