Attention writers ages 8-12! Are you participating in the nationwide Katherine Applegate writing competition? Sign up for a free coaching slot with local author (and library staff member) Ms. Timmian before you submit your story!
Register in person at the library or by calling us at (269) 343-7747 by July 14th for a one-one-one session in the library on July 16th or July 18th.
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⭐ Parents and guardians of young storytellers ages 8 to 12! Your child is invited to enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest! ✨✍️
The Grand Prize winner receives:
⭐ A virtual writing workshop with Katherine Applegate
🖊 Signed copies of Willodeen, Crenshaw, Odder, and Wishtree
📖 $500 worth of books from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group
💡 Writing Prompt:
Write a 1,000 to 1,500-word story about a character who changes someone's day for the better. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a grand gesture, your words can color the world with hope and change.
📅 Key Dates: Entries accepted June 1 to July 31, 2025
🔗How to Enter / More Info: Click the link:
https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/colorourworldwritingcontest/
"Books change the world. And so can you." — Katherine Applegate
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Parchment Community Library
401 South Riverview Drive
Parchment, MI
(269) 343-7747
You may also like the following events from Parchment Community Library:
- This Wednesday, 9th July, 10:30 am, Summer Storytime in the Park in Kalamazoo
- This Thursday, 10th July, 10:30 am, Art Sparks (Ages 5-10) in Kalamazoo
- This Friday, 11th July, 11:00 am, Book Tastings: Book Bites, Jr. (Ages 5-10) in Kalamazoo
Also check out other
Contests in Kalamazoo,
Arts events in Kalamazoo,
Literary Art events in Kalamazoo.
