2016 Illustrated Fictional Book Competition
Open to students in grades 3 – 5
Who May Enter:
To enter, a student must attend a Wisconsin school and be in grades 3-5 this school year. Books must be entered at the student’s current grade level.
Book Requirements:
• Books must be written and illustrated by the student.
• The book should be a fictional piece with well-developed characters, setting, plot, etc. (NOT poetry)
• Appropriate illustrations should be drawings, collages, computer art, or photographs and must be incorporated into the text (not just before or after the story). Students must list sources for downloaded or scanned illustrations. The cover design should relate to the story.
• Stories may be handwritten, typed, or computer printouts. Typing may be done by someone other than the author. Required book size is a standard 8 ½” X 11” or smaller.
• Books must have a cover and be securely bound (stapled, sewn, spiral bound, etc.). If using plastic report covers, please staple text to the plastic cover before covering with the binder strip.
• Books may not exceed the maximum of 1500 words at all grade levels. (Count all words.) Books that exceed word count maximum will be disqualified.
• Contest Information Page: 1 copy of this page is required for each book. Student should securely attach copy of Contest Information Page as the last page of the student’s book.
Please note: An incomplete Contest Information Page will disqualify an entry from the contest.
• Teacher/Parent checklist for submitting books should be filled out and submitted with the books for each class or homeschool family.
Judging:
The Create-a-Book Committee will read and conduct preliminary judging of all books that are submitted to the Oshkosh Public Library.
Due date is Thursday, March 24, 2016
Oshkosh Public Library will collect the books. Each participating school will gather the entries from their students at a central collection point. The books should be packaged, labeled “Create a Book” and brought to the Children’s Desk on the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library or call Marie Boleman at 236-5207 for pick-up. Homeschooling families can submit their entries directly to the Children’s Desk at the Oshkosh Public Library.
All books will be returned to the authors in May.
Books will be judged using the following criteria: Book Appearance Mechanics Story Depth Creativity
Winning authors at each grade level and their families, teachers, and principals will be sent a special invitation to a Create-a-Book Author’s Celebration at the Oshkosh st Public Library on Tuesday, May 3, 2015 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The 1 place winner at each grade level will have his/her book published on the library’s website at www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/kids
Additional information and applications can be found at: www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/kids
Books are Due: Thursday, March 24, 2016 Oshkosh Public Library 106 Washington Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901
“Create-a-Book” presented by Oshkosh Public Library and Fox Valley Reading Council
2016 Create a Book Contest Information Page
Please note: A copy of this contest page should be typed or written legibly in black and securely bound as the last page of the book or attached to the inside back cover. Please fill out completely.
Book Title:______
Author’s Legal Name ______
Author’s Street Address ______
Author’s City, State, Zip Code ______
Grade _____ Telephone ______
Teacher’s Name (first & last) ______
School ______
Phone number of School ______
School Street Address ______
School’s City, State, Zip Code ______
______words in it (count all words) and meets contest word requirements for 3rd - 5th grade. Maximum 1500 words All must be complete prior to submission My book is 8 1/2 x 11 or smaller. My book is securely bound My book is flat when it is closed My book is neatly done My book has illustrations within the text My book has a cover page I have proofread my book for errors This contest page is securely attached in the back (last page or back cover) of my book. I have listed my sources for downloaded or scanned Illustrations, if my book has illustrations downloaded. This book is my own work
Author’s Signature ______
Adult Verification______(Parent’s or Teacher’s Signature)
Teacher/Parent Checklist for Submitting Books 2016 Create-a-Book Contest
School Name______
Teacher’s Name (first & last)______
Grade Level______Number of Books Submitted______
**Important: 1. Please complete a separate copy of this form for each Teacher at each grade level. **Deadline: All books need to be at the Oshkosh Public Library Children’s Desk by Thursday, March 24, 2016
Submit books to: Questions? Please Contact: Create-A-Book Contest Marie Boleman Oshkosh Public Library 920-236-5207 106 Washington Avenue 1 [email protected] Oshkosh, WI 54901
***Fill in information for each entry and submit with books***
Student Name Book Title