For the Love of Boo

Hopewell Public Library Launches
"Who is Boo?"
Art - Essay - Poetry contest

HOPEWELL -

When the sidewalk in front of the Hopewell Public Library was replaced, the most mysterious thing happened! Somehow, the words “I Love Boo” magically appeared in one of the new sidewalk squares. This has left the library patrons, Hopewell residents, and visitors from far and wide wondering: Who is Boo?

So, in the spirit of exploring the unknowable, and in celebration of ART as a key to life’s great mysteries, the Hopewell Public Library is holding an Art – Poetry – Short Story Contest entitled Who is Boo?. The contest begins April 23 and submissions will be due May 11.

They will be judged on Imagination and Creativity. No need at all to worry about coming up with a logical explanation! Rather, create an engaging poem, drawing or story that shows us how it might have happened. Each contestant will receive a tee shirt bearing the distinctive Boo logo!

Complete contest rules and deadlines are available here and at the Library.

"Who is Boo?" Contest Rules:

Deadline for submissions is May 11^th. Please include name, address, age, and phone number on your entry and submit to the Library. The contest will be judged by a carefully selected panel of writers, readers, and art enthusiasts. Results will be announced at the Library May 17. Prizes will be awarded in all categories.

Artwork – Artists should come to the library and pick up an 11- x 13-inch poster board on which to draw, paint, or mount (collage or multimedia) their submission that illustrates their take on the mystery of Boo. Categories are as follows: 2-5 years old, 6-10 years old, 11-16 years old, 16 and older.

Poetry and Short Stories – Writers should submit a poem or story (1,000 words or less) that explores the mystery of who or what Boo is and why the words are on the library sidewalk. Typing is preferred, but handwritten entries are acceptable. Poetry and Stories will be judged separately. Categories are as follows: Poetry: 6-10 years old, 11-16 years old, 16 and older. Stories: 6-10 years old, 11-16 years old, 16 and older.