Lake Villa library announces bookmark winner
Submitted by Liz Glazer
The Lake Villa District Library recently announced the winners of its BookArt Annual Contest for Kids, a yearly celebration of reading and creativity.
Last fall, the library invited children ages 5 to 12 to draw an original bookmark that illustrates a scene or character from their favorite book. They received more than 130 entries, which were judged by a panel of local art teachers. The winners are:
Ÿ Best of Show: Taylor Munson, 10, Hooper School
Ÿ First Place, ages 5-6: Anna Nelson, 6, Prince of Peace School
Ÿ Second Place, ages 5-6: Ava Mattson, 5, Thompson School
Ÿ Third Place, ages 5-6: Noelle Waldschmidt, 5, Prince of Peace School
Ÿ First Place, ages 7-9: Robyn Knight, 8, Hooper School
Ÿ Second Place, ages 7-9: Chloe Gorsuch, 9, Martin School
Ÿ Third Place: Ages 7-9: Cecilia Nam, Age 8, Millburn Central
Ÿ First Place, Ages 10-12: Nicole Carreon, Age 12, Palombi Middle School
Ÿ Second Place, Ages 10-12: Janica Chin, Age 12, Palombi Middle School
Ÿ Third Place, ages 10-12: Emily Beall, 10, Oakland School
Taylor Munson’s Best of Show-winning bookmark was selected to be printed professionally and distributed to all children who participate in the library’s Winter Reading Program.
To view the winning bookmarks, visit the Lake Villa District Library’s website, lvdl.org/kids/bookart.
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