2026 Writing Contest

2026 Writing Contest

Co-sponsored with the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce

Theme: “If you could make anything out of snow that could come to life, what would you make? Describe how you would spend a winter’s day with your magical snow creation.”

Eligibility: Contest is open to children in grades 3-5 who attend a school located in Wethersfield. Only one entry per person. Previous winners are not eligible.

Format: Submissions may be an original essay or poem; should be typed, maximum of one page, and double-spaced in 12-point font. May not use previous entries. (Submissions will be screened for AI assistance and removed from eligibility if not wholly original.)

To Enter: Each participant and their parent/guardian must complete and sign the official entry form and attach to submission. Return entry form and submission to the Wethersfield Library or email to childservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org by Wednesday, November 11. Winner will be notified by Tuesday, November 24.

Parent/guardian agrees to: The child’s name, grade, school, and photo being publicized in a variety of media formats (including online and print), prerecording their entry, and be available to attend the tree lighting the evening of Saturday, December 5.

Prize: Winner will help light the tree at Holidays on Main on Saturday, December 5.