We have been in touch with famous authors and illustrators Nick Butterworth and Sarah McIntyre who have agreed to judge the following children’s competition for the Save Devon's Mobile Libraries campaign! �
Competition details:
Pick a theme:
1. “Imagine the most fabulous mobile library EVER” (be as realistic or fantastical as you wish!)
2. “What I like best about the mobile library”
Pick a category:
1. A poem/story
2. A drawing/painting
Three age groups:
1. Under 6
2. Age 6-10
3. Age 11+
Entries will be shortlisted and sent to Nick Butterworth and Sarah McIntyre to judge the winners! Nick will judge the writing category and Sarah will judge the artwork. Winners will receive certificates and signed books from the judges of their category!
Entrants must be under the age of 18 and living in Devon. Some entries may be made public and used in the campaign to save Devon’s mobile libraries.
Deadline: September 15th, please either email entries to cheryl_lavinia@icloud.com or post to:
Friends of Great Torrington Library,
Castle Hill, South Street,
Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8AA
Adventuremice illustrator Sarah McIntyre says:
“Nick and I very much hope you’ll take part in this competition! We want to see what you can do with your drawing and writing skills, and to watch as you open up people’s imaginations to the furthest reaches of what a mobile library could be, either real or in your wildest fantasy. …I was going to say that the sky is the limit, but you can go beyond that if you like!”
Nick Butterworth adds:
“Mummy, can we have the funny giant story again tonight?”
“Oh, I’m sorry we can’t. I had to give it back to the Library.”
“Can we have it next time, pleeeese!”
“Oh dear. I’m afraid there won’t be a next time sweetheart. The Library van, won’t be coming any more…”
“There you go, Grace. That little lot should keep you going for a while.”
“Thank you Julie. I can’t tell you how much I look forward to your visits. For the books, I mean, of course!”
“Enjoy those Grace. I’m afraid the next time will be the last…”
“Mobile Library services mean a great deal to people in Rural communities for so many reasons. Isolation. The cost of living. Lack of transport. Poor internet access. Please, please, pleeeeese, Devon County Council, think again. Do not cut this wonderful life-enhancing service.” Nick Butterworth.