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Call for Submissions: Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids

The Elmhurst Public Library is holding a contest for writers Gr. K-8.

(Elmhurst Public Library)

Elmhurst, IL – Submit an original super-short story or poem to Elmhurst Public Library’s writing contest for grades K-8. Create a scary work that’s 15 sentences or less. Winners get a Barnes & Noble gift certificate, a spot in the Library's Kids’ Ink magazine, and an opportunity to read their entry live in the Library on Saturday, Oct. 28. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Oct. 9.

The contest is sponsored by the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library. Winners will be notified the week of October 16.


Short and Scary Writing Contest
Deadline: Monday, Oct. 9 by 9 p.m.
For grades K-8
Submit online: elmlib.org/scary

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