Young Writer & Artist Competition
2020 YWC
Theme: Forgiveness
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Entry Rules
(2020 entry now closed)
2020 YAC
Illustrate a scene
from your favorite book
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Entry Rules
(2020 entry now closed)
2020 YWAC Awards
Winners will be announced at the book festival.
Check schedule for more details.
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners' entries will be published in an
Anthology available to download following the awards on
Sunday, October 4 at 12:30 pm.
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All 2020 YWAC entries will be on display beginning October 5th at the
Blue Earth County Library
100 Main Street in Mankato, MN
Meet the DVBF
Young Writer Judges
Rachael Hanel
Author and associate professor of mass media in Mankato, Minnesota.
Melanie Cashin
Advisor at Carleton College and MFA degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
Writes fiction and nonfiction for young adults.
Meet the DVBF
Young Artist Judges
Ann Rosenquist Fee
Executive Director, Arts Center of St. Peter
John David Paul
Scene design professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Megan Theis
Graphic designer and teaches art classes for kids
