Writing and Art Contest

Contest Qualifications

• The applicant must be enrolled at Schoolcraft College during Fall and/or Winter Semester of the current academic year.
• The applicant must select AT LEAST one Pageturners book read during Fall and/or Winter Semester-of the current academic year.
• The applicant must submit an original creative essay or an artwork inspired by a Pageturners book. The submission must be an original work; that is, it cannot have been submitted previously for class credit.
• The applicant is allowed to submit one entry and in one category only.
• The applicant must complete and submit an application by Friday, March 26, 2027.

Contest Guidelines

• The applicant must select one Pageturners book and respond to it creatively in writing or in artwork.
• All writing and artwork must be original and pertain to the selected Pageturners book. Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be used in submissions for either the Writing or Art prizes. The student’s signature on the application form is an acknowledgment of the originality of the work.
• The student’s name should appear on the back side (not front) of the artwork along with the phone number. Please do not write on the front of the artwork.
• The winners will have their writing and artwork featured on the Pageturners website.
• The writing entry should be a creative essay of approximately 2000 words or less. The book review or summary will not be considered as valid entries.
• The artwork entry should be one of the following: drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, wood cuts, or diorama. Video art, film, jewelry, photography and AI created works will not be considered as valid entries. Entries must not be framed, under glass, or have a protective covering that is attached to the art.

How to Submit

• Obtain an application by emailing Denise Schell

Note: Pageturners reserves the right not to award a prize if no submitted work meets the contest standards. All entrants will be notified of the contest results by March 29, 2027.