Annual Yumion Writing Contest Begins

Courtesy of the Ohoopee Regional Library System

The Ohoopee Regional Library System is excited to announce the start of the 2024 “Yumion Writing Contest”. The contest is open to those in kindergarten through eighth grade, with cash prizes for first, second, third, and honorable mention.

Entries are divided into the following categories: • Grades K-2* (Draw us a picture! Tell us your “Yumion” story through a drawing.)

• Grades 3-4 (200-350

words)

• Grades 5-6 (350-500

words)

vGrades 7-8 (450-650 words)

*Grade 2 has the op tion of drawing a picture or writing a story (suggested length of entry, 50-150 words) A separate sheet of paper stating the author’s name, address, age, grade, school, and telephone number must accompany each entry. No name should appear on the entry itself and the entries should not be placed in binders or folders.

Visit your closest library branch in Jeff Davis, Montgomery, Tattnall, and Toombs for complete contest guidelines. Contest information has also been sent out to local schools. All entries must be submitted by closing on April 8, 2024, at a participating library branch.

For more information, contact Stacey Wright at wrights@ ohoopeelibrary. org.