Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries have collaborated to launch an exciting new opportunity for children and young people to redesign the city’s library cards for its younger readers.
The Our Year: Our Card competition is aimed at budding illustrators and library lovers aged between 5-16. The scheme was launched on Wednesday 16 February at Central Library with local children’s illustrator Ian Morris and will close on the 29 April.
Children and young people are encouraged to base their drawings and designs around the central question of ‘what does a library mean to you?’ From their favourite book characters, to reading with families, to escapism, Manchester City Council want to know what children and young people associate with libraries and reading.
Through their designs children are being asked to channel their inner creativity and let their imaginations run wild- the more imaginative and colourful the better!
Submissions will be judged in three age categories: 5-8; 9-11; 12-16. A winner will be selected from each age category by illustrator Ian Morris and an esteemed panel of judges.
The children and young people who win the competition will have their design made into a poster. Winners will also receive a £40 voucher to spend on art supplies, which has been kindly donated by Northern-Quarter based art shop, Fred Aldous.
The Our Card: Our Year competition closes on the 29 April and designs can be submitted in person to any Manchester Library, by post or by email.
Post: Competitions, Gorton Library, Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE. Email/scan to: librarycompetitions@manchester.gov.uk from a parent/carer email address.
Download the flyer and find our more information please visit: www.readmanchester.org.uk. Flyers with more information can be picked up from Manchester libraries.
