Who is eligible?:
Children & teens in grades 3-12 may enter.
What are the rules? :
Your short story should be about 500 words long and typed, if possible. The theme for this year's story is AMUSEMENT PARK.
Your story MUST be your own, original work, and it MUST incorporate the theme. Stories that do not follow the theme will be disqualified. Language must be library appropriate.
What can I win?:
Winners will receive gift cards in various denominations. If chosen, you must be able to pick up your prize at one of our library branches.
All entries must be received by 9:00 pm on Monday, October 31st. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, quality of writing, adherence to contest rules, and scariness! Judges' decisions are final. Entries will not be returned, so please make a copy of your spooky story before turning it in. Entries may be turned in at any branch of the library, including the Bookmobile, or virtually using this form.
If you are having trouble uploading your entry, please call 262-564-6116.