The Annual Kleiman Creative Writing Contest presented by the Kendallville Public Library runs January through March with the awards banquet to follow. It's open to all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. They will write and illustrate a story book, non-fiction book, graphic novel or book of poetry. The entries will then be judged, and prizes will be awarded to the top books in each category.
All participating students and their families are invited to an Awards Banquet. All writers are honored, and the top students in each grade level are announced.
The Kleiman family has sponsored this contest each year in honor of Isadore and Pearl Kleiman, who were frequent visitors to the Kendallville Public Library. Isadore and Pearl's children are still involved, but now their grandchildren are taking an active role in the contest and its funding.
For questions about the contest, contact organizer Mary Graber, Youth Services Manager, at 260-343-2022 or at mgraber@kendallvillelibrary.org.
