Elmhurst, IL – Submit an original super-short story or poem to Elmhurst Public Library’s
writing contest for grades K-8. Create a scary work that’s 15 sentences or less. Winners
get a Barnes & Noble gift certificate, a spot in the Library's Kids’ Ink magazine, and an
opportunity to read their entry live in the Library on Oct. 29. The contest is sponsored by
the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library. Winners will be notified the week of October
17.
Short and Scary Writing Contest
Deadline: Monday, Oct. 10 by 9 p.m.
For grades K-8
Online entry form: elmlib.org/scary
