2023's Contest Theme:
My Library Gives Me Superpowers!
Official MSLA Contest Website
Contest Timeline
Tips
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Start early! Sketch and draft a few ideas before settling on your final idea.
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Judges will consider both artistic merit and depiction of the contest theme.
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The theme "My Library Gives Me Superpowers" is very important! Celebrate your school library program by designing a bookmark showing activities, lessons, resources, and/or experiences your school library and librarian provide that give you and other students “superpowers.” Here are some questions to help you think about the theme: What are some “superpowers” that students might develop as a result of being in a library and/or reading books? How do libraries/books help students to grow and learn? What are some special skills or knowledge that you have gained from libraries/books? In what ways do libraries/books make you feel strong, smart, and/or powerful? What are some of your favorite experiences or activies in the library?
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Look at Division IV (grades 7-12) past winners to get inspired. 2022. 2020 2019
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Use markers, crayons, pens, pencils, pastels (note: gel pens do not copy well)
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Check your spelling!
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Visit the Pollard library or see the contest website for more information.
Rules
- Use this ENTRY FORM for submission.
- Do not enlarge or diminish the entry form.
- The bookmark outline must be 10 1/8" in height and 3" wide.
- Digital artwork is allowed but must be original.
- ALL ARTWORK MUST BE ORIGINAL. This applies to BOTH hand-drawn and digital works.
- NO licensed, recognizable characters may be used (from books, tv, movies, comics, etc).
- Use of recognizably licensed artwork will result in disqualification.
2022 Results
Pollard's David Ozojiofor won second place in the statewide contest for Division IV!
Contest Theme: Reset, Recharge, Reimagine
2021 - State Contest was Cancelled
2020 Results
Mia Maffeo of Cluster 7-1 was the winner of the Pollard Bookmark Contest!
Contest Theme: School Libraries build strong communities!
