4th Annual writing contest hosted by Navajo County Library District

“A Creative Writing Contest”

The theme for the writing contest this year matches our Summer Reading Program. The theme is “All Together Now” and for this contest we are asking that each short story be an original story about working together, kindness, acceptance, friendship, and may include details from related history, or major events, etc. These are only a few suggestions; we are excited to see your version of this theme.

*** Please attach a completed registration/release form to your entry. ***

Requirements:

1. Must be an original short story of the registered participant
2. No folders or binders accepted.
3. All entries should be submitted on 8 ½ by 11 sized paper.
4. Age groups and word counts:
   • Early Story Tellers as Illustrators up to 6 years of age – 4- 8 illustrations
   • Younger Writers 7 to 9 years- 50 -75 words
   • Pre-teens 10-12 years-100 - 200 words
   • Teens 13-17 years-200 - 400 words
   • Adults 18+ 500 - 1500 words

1. Entries must be submitted by June 23, 2023
2. Prizes will be awarded to one winner and a runner up in each age group.
3. Winners will be notified by July 7, 2023
4. Every entry must include the completed registration/release form. Stories submitted without a signed release, will not be considered.

If you have any questions or would like help with writing resources, feel free to contact  kathleen.pearson@navajocountyaz.gov  Desk -928-524-4744 or Cell -928-386-0106