For Immediate Release
Contact:
Rhonda Moss
Children’s Librarian
251-621-2818 Ext. 203
[email protected]
Louise Youngblood
Young Adult Librarian
251-621-2818 Ext. 211
[email protected]
Date: September 3, 2014
Re:
Daphne Library 2014 “Back-to-School” Bookmark Contest
The Daphne Public Library would like to announce our 2014 “Back-to-School” Bookmark Contest. The
contest is sponsored by the Friends of the Daphne Public Library and is open to students from K to 12th grades.
There will be two divisions for competition: K-5th grades in Division I and 6th-12th grades in Division II. We
invite local teachers, school librarians, educational specialists, and homeschool educators to use this contest to
inspire creativity and the love of reading. Entries may be submitted either as a class assignment or by individual
students.
Each entry should include the child’s first/last name, grade, school name, and home phone number on the back
of the bookmark. The bookmarks should be made from poster board or cardstock. The theme may
incorporate elements of reading, books, the library, favorite characters, or authors. Neatness and originality are
important elements in this contest. Digital art work will not be accepted. The contest will begin on September
8th and ends on September 27th.
First, second, and third place awards will be determined for each school grade. The overall top three winners in
each division will be chosen based on talent and design, independent of the age group, and will have their
bookmark entry framed and displayed for two months in the Atrium of the Daphne Public Library. All winners
will receive ribbons and the three overall winners in each of the two divisions will receive gift cards from
Barnes & Noble. The first place winner from Division I and II will be invited to attend an exclusive art party.
The two 1st place overall winners are allowed to invite four friends to participate in this artistic experience. The
art party will be hosted by Linda Scott and Loran Chavez, owners of Art Party to You. Additionally, the 1st
place overall winners will have his/ her bookmark reproduced for distribution in the library and receive copies
for family, friends, and classmates.
The Daphne Library invites all students in K-12th grade to participate in this annual event! Let the competition
begin!