The Library’s Spooky Story Contest is open to all ages and people in the Sumner County area.
Guidelines:
- Only one entry per person/group.
- Entries must be written by the submitting author(s) and cannot have won a previous contest. The story must be new written material.
- All entries are due at the library by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, and may be mailed to 121 W. 7th, emailed to aschmitz@wellingtonpubliclibrary.com or brought into the library.
- The contest will be judged by library staff or outside judges.
- Winning entries will be announced on the library website, Facebook page, signage around the library, the Library Ledger newsletter and winners will be contacted via phone.
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be chosen for each age category and prizes will be awarded.
- Entries are encouraged to include an illustration if desired.
- All entries and illustrations should include the author’s name, city, phone number, age, school and grade (if applicable).
- Please keep submissions within 1,500-2,000 words.
- Participants must fill out an official entry form to accompany their writing entry.
Age Categories:
- Elementary School (K-5th)
- Middle School (6th-8th)
- High School (9th-12th)
- Adult (18+)
Please call or stop by the library with any questions. Wellington Public Library, 121 W. 7th St., 620-326-2011 or email: aschmitz@wellingtonpubliclibrary.org