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Writing Competition Coaching

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Attention writers ages 8-12! Are you participating in the nationwide Katherine Applegate writing competition? Sign up for a 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
πŸ–Š Signed copies of Willodeen, Crenshaw, Odder, and Wishtree
πŸ“– $500 worth of books from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group

πŸ’‘ 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.

πŸ“… Key Dates: Entries accepted June 1 to July 31, 2025

πŸ”—How to Enter / More Info: Click the link:
https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/colorourworldwritingcontest/

"Books change the world. And so can you." β€” Katherine Applegate
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Parchment Community Library
401 South Riverview Drive
Parchment, MI
(269) 343-7747



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