Do you love to draw? This is your moment to shine! The Canyon Branch invites all young artists, ages 6 to 18, to enter our Book Cover Contest—open to both in-person and online submissions. Submissions will be accepted from Tue, Jul 01 through Fri, Aug 01.
This contest was requested during one of our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings, where teens at the Canyon Branch gather to plan events, share ideas and make the Library a more awesome place for everyone. Our teens are proud to lead this creative challenge!
Contest Categories:
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
- Ages 6–12
- Ages 13–18
Within each age group, artwork can be submitted as either:
- Digital Artwork
- Physical Artwork
That’s 4 total categories and 12 total winners! (First, second and third place in each category.)
Rules & Expectations:
To keep this a safe and respectful space for all library members, all entries must follow these guidelines:
- No inappropriate or suggestive content
- No foul language or political messages
- No illegal or copyrighted images
- No triggering or explicit imagery
How to Enter:
In Person:
Bring your physical artwork to the Children’s Desk at the Canyon Branch. A staff member will give you an entry form to fill out with your information.
Online:
Email a digital copy of your artwork to catsc@pbclibrary.org. Be sure to include:
- Title of your artwork
- Your first and last name
- Preferred method of contact (phone number or email)
- Parent/guardian’s name and contact info
- Whether you want your name shared with your artwork
- Confirmation if the artwork was created with the use of AI
Voting & Judging:
In-person voting will take place from Fri, Aug 08 through Thu, Aug 21 at the Canyon Branch. Library members will be able to collect a ballot from the staff at the Children’s Desk to vote on their favorite book cover. All entries will be evaluated based on creativity, effort, public vote and overall design. After member voting ends, a panel of judges consisting of staff and teen volunteers will hold an evaluation meeting to select the top three winners in each category.
We can’t wait to see what you create! Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a graphic design fan or you just love books, this is your chance to have fun and show off your talent.
So grab your pencils, tablets or paintbrushes and enter today!
