We invite undergraduate students from across campus to participate in the Buffs One Read storytelling contest.
In Solito, a young poet tells the inspiring story of his migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine. A memoir as gripping as it is moving, Solito provides an immediate and intimate account not only of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, but also of the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments.
Submissions can be a short essay, visual art, or multi-modal (a combination of text, video/audio, or visual art) expressions. Submissions will be judged by an invited panel of peers and University staff and faculty.
We invite students to reflect on their relationship with courage and to submit creative expressions inspired by Solito.
My 9-year-old self, I felt was always following me like a shadow. I had never stopped to look at him or honor him for who he really is, A super hero.
Deadline Extended! Submissions must be received no later than 12:00 P.M. on1/29/25.
Submissions must be received by 1/24/25. No submissions will be accepted after 1/24/25 at 12:00 P.M.
Submissions may include visual expressions, written expressions, or multi-modal expressions. Submissions should be made available digitally via a link.
Written expressions: 1,000 word essays or written expressions.
Multimodal expression: Digital expressions that include some combination of visuals, audio/video, and text. Submissions should be 4 minutes or less.
Visual: Original piece of visual artwork. Original work must be prepped for physical submission and display, if selected.
All creators must be registered CU Boulder undergraduate students.
All entries must be original work.
Students may submit only one entry.
Haven’t read Solito yet? Explore our dedicated guide and canvas course to engage with the text and the contributors more fully. All CU community members may read the text through the University Libraries ebooks and print copies.