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Express yourself
June 22, 2009, 2:19 pm
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Teen Art Contest
How about a summer reading collage, a painting or drawing? Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enter the Express Yourself Art Contest. Create a piece of art with a reading theme and turn it in at the Main Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., KCK, by June 30. Winners will be revealed during a reception on July 18. Top finishers will have their art (along with a brief biography) displayed in the Main Library’s teen area. (913) 551-3280 for more information, or drop by the teen area on the second floor.

Magnet: Drawing Teens In
Whether you come to the Write Teens or create on your own, you can see your work in the summer magazine written by and for teens! We accept poems, short stories, drawings, paintings, book reviews, manga, non-fiction pieces, and photographs! Bring your entries to the Children’s desk at West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St, KCK. The Deadline for entries is Sunday, July 12. For teens, grades 6 to 12. (913) 596-5800 for more information.

pencil drawing of girl's face

(This drawing by Felicia Saunders was featured in a past issue of Magnet.)