Imagined Ink Writing Competition
Each year, the Imagined Ink Writing Competition invites teens from across the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District to bring their ideas to life on the page.
We will not be hosting the competition in 2025. We encourage you to take part in our Bookmark Competition instead.
Whether through poetry, short stories, personal essays, or graphic narratives, young writers channel their creativity and voice in works of 1,000 words or fewer. The contest welcomes a wide range of styles and genres—offering a platform for students to experiment, express themselves, and share their perspectives with the community.
2024 Awards
This year’s Imagined Ink entries impressed us with their depth and creativity. From riveting plots to memorable characters, our young writers explored a wide range of subjects—often with striking emotional impact. Many showed great courage by sharing deeply personal stories, offering glimpses into their own experiences.
Judges from across FVRLibraries thoughtfully reviewed every submission to select this year’s winners. Congratulations to our Best in Show, age group winners, runners-up, and all of our talented Honorable Mentions!
Best in Show
- This is Me by Joshua M. (Alternate text version)
Age Group Winners
- The Key Between E and T by Jonah H. (16–18 Age Group)
- Is this it? by Emerson M. (13–15 Age Group)
Runners-Up
- A Separation of Spreads by Katelynn S. (16–18 Age Group)
- Falling Upwards by Gretchen T. (13–15 Age Group)