Children's Book Week Competition

Reading is Magic

For this year's Book Week competition we are asking you to choose a magic word from the wordlist, library branch or mobile library van. Use this word as inspiration for a short story and an artwork. This competition is open to kids from preschool-Year 12.

Download the wordlist here(PDF, 836KB)

How can I enter?

You can download entry forms from our website or you can pick them up and return them to any Kempsey Shire Library branch (Kempsey, South West Rocks and Stuarts Point).

Download the entry form here(PDF, 836KB)

Where will my work be displayed?

All entries will be displayed in the Kempsey Library and there will be a 1st place and People's Choice for the three age groups (Preschool- Yr2, Yr 3- Yr 6, Yr7- Yr 12).  

What will I win?

There will be a 1st place and People's Choice for the three age groups (Preschool- Yr2, Yr 3- Yr 6, Yr7- Yr 12) with a Big W voucher as a prize.

When do I need to enter?

The competition opened on Friday 2 August 2024 and entries must be submitted by Friday 23 August 2024. Winners will be announced on Thursday 29 August 2024.