The Round Rock Public Library is accepting entries to the Write On! Tween Short Story Contest. Young authors, ages 8-12, may submit an original short story. The contest will be open from Thursday, April 1, 2021, to Friday, April 30, 2021, at 5:00 pm.
Writing contest prizes:
- The writers of the top three stories will receive a Barnes and Noble gift card: 1st place $30, 2nd place $20, and 3rd place $10.
- All short story entries will be turned into a book that will become part of the Round Rock Public Library’s local author collection for children.
Contest guidelines:
- Writers may enter one original short story.
- The story must be a maximum of 2000 words or 5 pages double-spaced. There is no required minimum word count or story length. Please do not send pictures or graphics with your story. We are not able to include them in the book.
- Writers must be ages 8-12.
- Previously published stories will not be accepted.
- Entries (both digital and mailed) must be received before 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2021.
- Entries must include the writer’s name, parent or guardian’s name, age, e-mail address, phone number, and the story title.
- Entries submitted that do not meet the contest guidelines will be disqualified.
How to enter the contest:
- Read the contest guidelines.
- Write your story!
- The Teen Advisory Board will vote on the top three stories. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 21, 2021.
- Digital Submission: Save your story in a Word document or in a plain text file. Attach the file and email it to: Amy German at amygerman@roundrocktexas.gov.
- Mail-in Submission: All mailed in stories will be the property of the library and not returned. Please mail a copy if you would like to keep the original story. Mail the submission to: Round Rock Public Library, Attention: Amy German, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas, 78664.
2020 Writing Contest:
Questions?
Please contact Amy German at amygerman@roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-7034
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
The storytime librarians share a short video to share a fun rhyme, song, or book.*
New videos are uploaded onto a playlist at the official City of Round Rock YouTube channel, then shared on Facebook and (as of mid-May) Instagram IGTV Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to connect with the librarians via email: Ms. Andrea (Toddlertime) and Ms. Jane (Preschool Storytime).
*Some book readings must be removed from public view shortly after they are posted, according to the requirements of each individual publisher.
We respect the creative community, we are grateful to the special accommodations the publishers are offering during this time when we cannot gather for in-person storytimes, and we urge everyone to be mindful of copyright.
