By Madelyn Besaw, Branch Librarian
The Write Michigan Teen Graphic Novel Contest received 67 entries in this year. It was incredible to see such a wide range of artistic talent and so many well-crafted stories! KDL would like to thank all of our teen graphic novelists - it takes a great deal of bravery to share your art with strangers, and we are honored by your participation.
Congratulations to our winners! The first-place prize is a $100 Meijer gift card, and Runners-Up will receive $50 Meijer gift cards. All ten finalists will be published in an anthology.
1st Place:
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Born to Do This by Rosalia and Tessa Feldpausch (Byron Township Branch)
Runners-Up:
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Unexploded by Alesha Zimmerman (Nelson Township Branch)
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First Day by Fiona McKendrick (East Grand Rapids Branch)
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Bob the Dog and the Orb of Power by Cooper Huismann (Krause Memorial (Rockford) Branch)
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Dead World by Vee Blackmer (Plainfield Township Branch)
Published Finalists:
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The Very Exciting School Day by Bella and Gabe Tang (Ada Branch)
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Busy Day by Zoe Wells (Ada Branch)
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The Perilous Journey of the Tourist Ducks by Anneka Pikkaart (Byron Township Branch)
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Teddy's Forest Adventures v2 by Sullivan Tieri (Grandville Branch)
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Crocodile Smile by Shoshanna De La Rosa (Plainfield Twp. Branch)
A huge thank you to our Judges:
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Danica Davidson
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Corinne Roberts
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Meggie Ramm
Winners will be honored at an Author Panel and Award Ceremony, opens a new window on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 PM at the Cascade Twp. Branch.
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