Mich. (WOOD) — To inspire the next generation of comic book creators and artists, Kent District Library has brought back its annual Teen Graphic Novel Contest for local teenagers between 11 and 17 years old
“Our main goal for the contest is to provide young writers and artists who are interested in creating graphic novels with an opportunity to have their work reviewed by professionals working in the graphic novel and comic book industry,” Madelyn Besaw, teen librarian at the Englehardt KDL branch, said in a statement
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The Teen Graphic Novel Contest is accepting entries through August 31. Submissions can be no longer than eight pages
To encourage entries, several KDL branches are hosting specialized, free events like zine crafting tutorials, drawing classes and more
“We hope to encourage these teen artists through this process that their art and stories are worth sharing, and that graphic novels, comics and cartoons have just as much literary value as a traditional novel or short story,” Besaw said
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Entries will be judged based on their overall story, creativity and illustration. The winner of the contest will receive a $100 Meijer gift card, and four runner-ups will receive $50 Meijer gift cards. The top 10 entries will be published in a Teen Graphic Novel Contest anthology
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Winners of the Teen Graphic Novel Contest will be announced in October and an awards ceremony will take place in November
For more information, visit the Write Michigan website
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