Banned Books Week Art Media Contest!

Submissions: Sept. 18 - Sept. 25

Display: Sept. 23 - Sept. 30

Submit a piece of art or media that is inspired by a book that has been targeted by censorship. The piece will be displayed at the Sherborn Library during Banned Books Week, the fourth week of September. 

Submissions may be a picture, an essay, a diorama, a song, a piece of created clothing, or any other sort of piece that engages with the topic of books targeted by censorship

All ages encouraged to participate! All participants will receive an interactive bookmark at the time of submission. One winner from each grade or age group will receive an additional prize

Prize Winners will be contacted Friday, Sept. 27

Eligible submissions must include: 

1) Full Name of Participant

2) Name of Participant for Display (if different)

3) Title of Submission

4) Grade of participant

5) Email contact

6) Title and author of book that inspired the art piece

7) Brief sentence on the background of the censorship of the book

More about Banned Books Week: 

"Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Typically (but not always) held during the last week of September, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas. "