Virginia Frank Memorial Writing Contest Entry Form

Eligibility Requirements

  • Stories must be submitted with an entry form to be considered. Complete all fields either online (preferred) or on a printed form and submit with your story. 
  • Students must be in 5th to 8th grade and live in Douglas or Sarpy counties.
  • Students may be enrolled in public, private, parochial or home school.
  • Stories must be typed and no longer than 750 words.
  • Entries must be original fiction featuring a character from a book you have enjoyed and read on your own. Identify the book and author from which your character originated in the title or subtitle of your story.
  • Only one entry per contestant will be accepted.
  • The decision of the judges is final.
  • All entries become the property of Friends of Omaha Public Library (FOPL) and may be featured by Omaha Public Library on its website or social media.
  • Deadline for entries is February 23, 2024.

Thanks for your interest! The contest is now closed.

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