Monthly Comic Strip Challenge Continues With New Theme "Scare Us"

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A flyer advertising the Comic Strip Challenge with the Birmingham Public Library, CreateHubs, and Create Birmingham. Submissions are due on the 1st Friday of each month.

Submissions for the Comic Strip Challenge are due next week! This month's prompt is "Scare Us!"

In partnership with Create Birmingham and CreateHubs, the Birmingham Public Library is hosting a monthly Comic Strip Challenge with cash prizes awarded for three different age groups.

Get into that haunting spirit a little early this October and submit an original story about the eerie things that scare you. Some ideas for your four panel comic might be:

  • Reinterpreting a local legend or folktale
  • Talking about your own personal phobias 

This is an ongoing comic challenge with a new theme each month. Submissions are due on the first Friday of each month.

Winners are selected and announced on the third week of each month. There will be up to one winner for each age group each month. The winner's name and comic will be shared in the Create Birmingham newsletter and social media platforms.

Last month's winners were Jacari Wells for Ages 8—12 and Mia Musso for Ages 13—16. Congratulations! 

The prizes for the age groups is listed as follows:

  • Ages 8—12: $25.00
  • Ages 13—16: $50.00
  • Ages 17+: $100.00

You can find Comic Strip Challenge material stations at the North Birmingham Regional Branch Library and at the Central Library in the Youth Department on the second floor.

A flyer, a book of reinterpreted fairytales, comic panel tips, and the template for the comic book challenge are sitting on top of a wooden cart.

Here are the rules for submissions:

  • Submissions should be a .jpeg or .pdf file and can be a scanned in or a photo of the comic strip
  • The hard copy may be requested to produce a high-quality scan for publication if selected
  • Submissions are only eligible if you use the panel template provided on the website and all fields on the submission form are complete 
  • There is no fee to submit artwork—submissions will only be shared with the designated judges
  • Resubmissions will not be accepted 
  • Applicants must reside in or attend school in Jefferson County

You can email any questions to hello@createbirmingham.org. Click here to find the Comic Strip Challenge submission form. 

Read our last blog to learn more about the Comic Strip Challenge.

By Cheyenne Trujillo | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Public Relations

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