Teens can submit artwork for publication

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The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is planning to publish a book featuring original artwork by Whatcom County teenagers.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to submit their artwork for consideration for publication in Whatcomics, a teen art book published by WCLS every year. The annual program started around 2007 and is now in its 12th year.

In order to be considered for publication, original 2-D artwork should be submitted to any public library between September 1 and October 31. The artwork can be in any medium, ranging from pen and ink to colored pencil, and can be in color or black and white. Digital artwork and team entries are also accepted.

“We just ask them to use unlined paper and to not use light pencil because that doesn’t copy well,” said a WCLS spokesperson.

Accepted artists will receive a copy of the book to keep. The spokesperson said the book will be printed in full color on heavy stock paper and will be nicely bound. “It honors the work that they do and shows the care and thought they put into their artwork,” said the spokesperson.

There will also be a reception at the Lynden library in mid-January honoring the accepted artists, who are invited to bring guests such as their families and art teachers. Their artwork will be framed on the walls of the library during the month of January. Last year, just over 100 artists were accepted for inclusion in the Whatcomics book.

“We encourage kids of all different levels,” said the WCLS spokesperson. “Whatever spins their creative wheel, we just want to see it.”

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