The Westfield Washington Public Library will celebrate its 120th birthday on April 15. In celebration of the event, the Westfield Library Foundation is hosting a children’s book writing contest sponsored by Community First Bank.
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“The theme of the children’s book submissions should be on the library and its birthday,” said Erin Downey, executive director of the Foundation. “It can be a traditional story book, poem, comic book, or graphic novel. Be creative!”
The winning entry from each age division will receive a cash prize. The prize for the youth category (6-12 years of age) is $100 and the prize for the teen (13-17 years of age) and adult categories is $250. A copy of each winning book will be published and placed on the shelves at the library.
“Winners will be selected based on their story, not the illustrations,” Downey explained. “Winners can illustrate their own book, or they have the option to be paired with a student illustrator if their work is selected.”
Contest rules are as follows:
- Submission must be a children’s story
- Author must be a resident of Westfield
- Book must be 30 pages or less
- Submissions are due by midnight on April 1, 2022
Participants can submit their entries at the library’s front desk or via email at edowney@wwpl.lib.in.us. Winners will be announced on April 15 during the birthday celebration. Applications can be found at bit.ly/3HGyPDk.
About Westfield Washington Public Library
The WWPL Mission is to foster exploration, discovery, and growth. WWPL’s Vision is to be the cornerstone of lifelong learning in Westfield and Washington Township. For more information on the Westfield Washington Public Library visit wwpl.lib.in.us.