The Reading Reptile & Johnson County Library
announce our
17th Annual Young Writers Contest !

Illustration by Lisa Campbell Ernst

The writing contest will culminate with a reception for all contestants on Friday, February 19th, 2010, at 7pm, at the Johnson County Antioch Library
(8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Merriam, KS     913-261-2300)
At the reception, contestants and their parents will have the opportunity to meet and hear from several of Kansas City's finest, nationally-published children's book authors and illustrators, including Lisa Campbell Ernst, Brad Sneed, Jenny Whitehead, Pete Whitehead, Eric Brace, Dana Regan, Shane Evans, and Laura Huliska-Beith, all of whom are Writing Contest judges!

At the reception, 6 (or more) winning entries will be announced and read aloud by the judges, and prizes awarded. All contestants will receive a Certificate of Recognition. Refreshments will abound!
Let the writing begin!

ENTRY DEADLINE: No entries will be accepted after January 29th, 2010.