The Kent District Library Teen Graphic Novel Contest is open to teens ages 11-17 at the time of submission residing in or attending school in Kent County, MI. The contest is open from July 1 – August 31.
The first prize winner will receive a $100 Meijer gift card, and four runners-up will each receive a $50 Meijer gift card. Plus, we’re hosting a range of exciting comic and drawing programs this summer to help aspiring artists like you sharpen your skills and bring your vision to life.
- Submissions open: July 1 – August 31, 2025
- Winners announced: October, 2025
- Award Ceremony: Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the KDL Cascade Township Branch
Graphic Novel Contest Guidelines
Create your own comic book/graphic novel with a maximum length of 8 pages, including the cover page.
- One entry per person.
- Entries must be submitted online via Submittable (a link is provided while contest is open).
- Use letter-size paper (8.5 x 11”) with black-and-white drawings on single-sided pages only. Then scan your pages and submit them as a PDF.
- Digital artwork is acceptable as long as it is your original work.
- Each submission must be the creative and original work of the submitting author/illustrator. Any submissions with more than one author/illustrator will be considered a single entry and will share any prizes possibly awarded.
- The contest is limited to amateur authors/illustrators only.
