Writing Contest

Children’s Book Week Writing Contest Winner Announced!

We received an array of outstanding entries this year - big thanks to everyone who submitted their work!

Congratulations to the winner of The Children’s Book Week Writing Contest, Alannah M.!
Katherine Paterson, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and beloved storyteller, chose Alannah’s book, Princess Pearl Picks a Pet, as the contest winner. Read Alannah's winning entry here!

Alannah will receive:
A $350 gift certificate graciously donated by Bookemon to print copies of her story to share with classmates, friends, and family.

And a 2011 Children’s Book Week poster signed by:
- Jarrett Krosoczka, the comedic genius behind the Lunch Lady series
- Clare Vanderpool, winner of the 2011 Newbery Medal for Moon Over Manifest
- The inimitable Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains
- Eloise creator Hilary Knight
- The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and beloved storyteller, Katherine Paterson
- Erin E. Stead, winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal for A Sick Day for Amos McGee
- Legendary spook-master R.L. Stine
- Five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for African American authors, Walter Dean Myers

Congratulations, Alannah!