Phyllis Fox Memorial Writing and Bookmark Design Contest

Submission Dates: November 1 - November 30
Ages 5 – 13
Sharpen your pencils, prepare your paper: it’s time for the 38th annual writing contest and the 35th bookmark design contest!
Contests
Writing Contest
Children in grades K – 8 can submit a short piece of creative writing on any subject they wish. First place winners will receive a copy of the Phyllis Fox Contest Winners Book.
Bookmark Design Contest
Children in grades K – 8 can design a bookmark. First place winners will receive 50 professionally printed copies of their bookmark.
Submit Your Work
Submit your work digitally using the form below.
You can also download and print out a copy of our paper forms if you prefer to turn in a paper copy of your work at the Library:
Submissions due by November 29, 2025.
2024 Winners
2024 Writing Contest Winners
2024 Bookmark Design Contest Winners
2023 Winners
2023 Writing Contest Winners
2023 Bookmark Design Contest Winners
