News Release

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library is hosting the second NPL Creative Writing Contest for people in the Wa-Nee school district. The contest is open from April 1-21.

There are four categories, each with their own prompt. Write anything for this contest: an essay, a short story, a poem… Just follow the prompt and be creative. Visit nappaneelibrary.org for more information.

The contest is open to any resident or student (grades 3 and up) in the Wa-Nee School District. Entries will be accepted April 1-21. Only original materials may be entered. Entries can be submitted online, dropped off, or emailed to [email protected].

Entries will be judged anonymously on the set criteria of each category. Judges will include NPL staff, sponsors and community volunteers.

Winners will be notified May 1. First place winners will receive a cash prize. Second place winners will receive a $20 gift card. Winning entries may be on display at the library and shared online.

Sponsors include: Bella’s Books & Curiosities, Main Street Roasters, Nappanee Kiwanis, Kountry Cabinets, and The Friends of the Nappanee Public Library.

Contest categories are:

Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5): For the First Time, with a $100 prize. First day of school, first win, first writing contest… Write about the first time you did something new and exciting. Submission can be up to 500 words.

Middle School (Grades 6-8): Trying Something New with a $150 prize. Write about something that is new-to-you. For example – a new friend, a new skill, or a new experience. Submission should be up to 750 words.

High School (Grades 9-12): The Future with a $175 prize. Write about the future! It can be about your own future, someone else’s, or anything you see coming soon. Submission should be up to 1,000 words.

Adult Contest (Age 18 and up): 100 Word Challenge with a $200 prize. Write a very short piece of prose, poetry, anything else… but it has to be 100 words or fewer. The piece can be about anything you like, just be creative.