Cat astronaut in space on background of the globe. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

 

Thanks for participating

Entries are now closed for the 2026 Ruth Blank Venner and Mary Jane Blank McCormick Youth Writing Contest.
 
Winners will be notified by telephone after April 22, 2026. With their guardians’ permission, winning entries will be posted on the Toledo Library’s OverDrive website after May 20, 2026.
Winners will be invited to pick up their prizes at a special recognition event.