Psst! Picasso! Pick up a pen and draw a picture or write a poem or story. Who knows? You could be the next Shel Silverstein.

Here’s your chance to get published! Kids in Print showcases the talents of young writers and artists in the Midlands.

• Who can enter? Kids ages 6 to 18 living in the Midlands may submit their work.
• What? Original poetry, essays, short stories and drawings will be accepted. All written entries must be typed or hand written in black ink or pencil on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper. Draw all artwork in black ink on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper. Black and white photographs are accepted.  No copies or tracings will be accepted. 
• When? Entries are accepted at all RCPL locations. The deadline for the next edition of Kids in Print is December 3, 2010.
• How? Just download* and print the entry form and guidelines, or pick up a form at any RCPL location in the fall of 2009.

Questions? Call 929-3434.

*Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer to download the application form. You may download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Web site.