It’s time to bring the story behind Secret Library to life! We need your help to illustrate, sculpt, paint, and draw images for the Secret Library book of short stories! All art forms welcomed, even digital. All entrants will get $15 gift card for entering plus the top 3 will get $150, $100, and $50 respectively.

• Step 1: Choose a story from the list below. Writers were tasked with telling the reader who the Owl is, what’s up with the giant tower, and how the secret library got here!

• Step 2: Choose a character, a scene, or a supporting feature like the tower to be the focus of your artwork.

• Step 3: Bring your art to the housing office by Monday May 3rd (unless too large or in digital format, then email original/photo to jlangston@tmo.com).

PLEASE READ FROM THE STORIES BELOW TO CHOOSE YOUR INSPIRATION

Artists must be under age 18 and current residents at time of submission.

1. Bou, The Owl of Unity - Kaileen Castillano

2. The Secret Library - by Amaya-mei Lizama

3. The Magic Library - by Gabriel Grohoski

4. The Whooo! - by Thomas Williams

5. Luna The White Owl - by Madelyn Martinez

6. Horton The Owl - by Anthony Bradley

7. The Lost Library - by Stephanie Padilla Milan

8. The Secret Library That’s Not So Secret - by Allyse Thomas

Contest Winners 2021:

• 1st Ezra Kim Age 7 - “Bou, The Owl of Unity”

• 2nd Kaileen Castilliano Age 14 - “Bou, The Owl of Unity”

• 3rd Alisa Kim Age 9 - “The Magic Library”

In addition to our winners, all artwork will be in the book featuring the above 8 story contest winners!