Bring out your Mysterious Side and use your imagination this summer by writing a short story or poem! It can be on any subject, but must include something about books or reading. The winning entries will be printed in the Tri-City Herald!

Entries must be 500 words or less

Name, address, phone number, age, and library branch must be printed on the back of your entry.

If you are under 13, a parent or guardian must sign your entry to show that you have permission to enter and that your entry is an original creation.

Age categories are: 0-6 (an adult may write down a younger child’s words), 7-8, 9-10, 11-13, 14-18.

Contest participants must follow all rules to be judged in the contest.

All writing contest entries due July 31, 2007.