Beyond the Single Story: Rewrite Our Globe

Join us in creating a tapestry of diverse stories that challenge preconceptions and broaden perspectives.

Let's rewrite our world, one story at a time.

Chimamanda Adichie

Inspired by Chimamanda Adichie's
powerful TED Talk
"The Danger of a Single Story"

Credit: Howard County Library,
CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0 via flickr

Submit your story in any artistic or literature format. We invite the Skyline Community to participate in a transformative competition that challenges stereotypes and celebrates diversity.

Unleash your creativity and craft alternative narratives that showcase the richness of human experiences.

Prizes will be awarded in selected categories! Winning projects will be shared with the community, with posters and stickers printed for wider distribution.

To participate, submit your alternative stories in your preferred format:

  • Videos
  • Poetry
  • Posters
  • Photographs
  • Paintings
  • Drawings
  • Sticker designs

Submit your entries on Instagram with the hashtag #BeyondTheSingleStory and tag @booptkskyline

OR email your entry to booptkskyline@gmail.com

Submission deadline: February 7

Awards Ceremony: March 27

Themes & Release Dates

Discover captivating themes, released every two weeks, to spark your creative storytelling.

Sept. 9: Music, Performance, Festivals

Sept. 23: Art, Literature, Games

Oct. 6: Attitude to food, food waste, and food security

Oct. 20: Communication Styles

Nov. 3: Notions of Beauty

Nov. 17: Family, Gender, and Age Roles

Dec. 1: Attitudes towards nature, environment, and human responsibility

Dec. 9: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

For any questions, please contact Dr. Pia Walawalkar walawalkars@my.smccd.edu  and Dr. Susanne Schubert schuberts@smccd.edu