Phyllis Fox Memorial Writing and Bookmark Design Contest
2025 Submission Dates: November 1 - November 29
Ages 5 – 13
Sharpen your pencils, prepare your paper: it’s time for the 39th annual writing contest and the 36th bookmark design contest!
Contest Rules
Writing Contest
Children in grades K – 8 can submit a short story or poem on any subject they wish. First place winners will receive a copy of the 2024 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
Applications will be accepted starting 11/1/25.

2024 Winners
2024 Writing Contest Winners
2024 Bookmark Design Contest Winners
2023 Winners
2023 Writing Contest Winners
2023 Bookmark Design Contest Winners