What is the Get Graphic contest for tweens & teens?
Answer
Graphic Artists grades 6 -12 are invited to show off their talents by entering an original comic into this contest.
Entries can be sent by mail or submitted to an HPL location with a completed entry form included.
Required Label:
Houston Public Library
Attn: Youth & Family Services
Comic Creation Contest for Tweens and Teens
500 McKinney St.
Houston, TX 77002
- Teens and Tweens can enter alone or in teams of up to four people.
- All artwork, dialogues, and plot must be original unpublished content.
- Comics must be at least four pages, but no more than 14 pages. One page = one side of paper.
- The first two pages must have at least two cells.
- Grades 6 – 8
- Grades 9 – 12
- Artistry
- Plot
- Dialogue
- Originality
Entries must be postmarked by July 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025.
All participants will receive a digital invitation to the Get Graphic reception, where your creativity will be celebrated, and contest winners will be announced on November 15th. This year, our keynote speaker is Huda Fahmy, critically acclaimed Author/Illustrator of the National Book Award finalist Huda F Cares? and author of Yes, I'm Hot in This.
Call (832) 393-1354 or email hpl.youthservices@houstontx.gov.
