What is the Get Graphic contest for tweens & teens?
What is 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.
Entries can be sent by mail or submitted to an HPL location with a completed entry form included.
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Houston Public Library
Attn: Youth & Family Services
Comic Creation Contest for Tweens and Teens
500 McKinney St.
Houston, TX 77002
Attn: Youth & Family Services
Comic Creation Contest for Tweens and Teens
500 McKinney St.
Houston, TX 77002
Rules
- 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- All artwork, dialogues, and plot must be original unpublished content.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.
Judging
Submissions will be divided into two groups:
- Grades 6 – 8
- Grades 9 – 12
Judging will focus on 4 criteria:
- Artistry
- Plot
- Dialogue
- Originality
Deadline
Entries must be postmarked by July 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025.
Reception
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.
Questions
Call (832) 393-1354 or email hpl.youthservices@houstontx.gov.
* If you have a special physical or communication need that may impact your participation in any of these activities, please contact the library staff prior to the program to discuss accommodations. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.