Time to Enter the My Favorite Book writing contest!
The Oklahoma Center for the Book in the Oklahoma Department of Libraries invites Oklahoma students in grades four through twelve to participate in the My Favorite Book writing competition. Students attending public, private, charter, or home schools are eligible. To enter, students must write a letter to the author of a favorite book, series, or short story, explaining how it or a character from the work impacted their life. The deadline for entries is December 20, 2024.
Contest Levels:
- Level 1: Grades 4 – 6
- Level 2: Grades 7 – 8
- Level 3: Grades 9 – 12
Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in each level:
- First Place: $500
- Second Place: $250
- Third Place: $100
First place winners will also select a school library or public library to receive a $1,000 cash prize!
The 2024-2025 winners will be honored at an awards ceremony at the Oklahoma Capitol in May 2025.
Rules & Requirements
For students younger than 18 years of age, a permission form signed by a parent or legal guardian is required.
Entry Forms
Letters must be submitted by December 20, 2024, 5:00pm.
Promotional Items
Download and print these PDFs to promote the My Favorite Book contest at your library or school. Printables below are designed for letter-sized paper (8.5 X 11 inches).
Save and share these social media images (1080 X 1080 px).
Sponsors
The Oklahoma Center for the Book (OCB) in the Oklahoma Department of Libraries is a state affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, and is organized to focus attention on the vital role of books and reading in our lives. The Center promotes the past, current, and future works of Oklahoma authors; promotes the literary heritage of the state; and encourages reading for pleasure by Oklahomans of all ages.
Questions? Review FAQs or email info@libraries.ok.gov.
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