Read-a-Thon T-Shirt Design Contest 2026

Begins Monday, February 23rd

Entries due by Friday, March 6th

What: We need a new design for our 2026 Read-a-Thon T-Shirt.
Who: We want you (students) to create the new design.
How: Create a black line drawing that promotes the 2026 Read-a-Thon, reading and/or books.
The details: Your original design must be on a sheet of plain white 8.5" x 11" paper. Your design must be done in black ink (felt-tip pen or marker), no color.  (It’s okay to use a pencil first.)

Super Important Details

Judges will choose:

• one design to be printed on the 2026 Read-a-Thon t-shirts.  
• one runner-up design to be printed on the 2026 Read-a-Thon bookmark.
• one honorable mention entry per grade level.

All winners will receive certificates to spend at the book fair on Tuesday, April 14th. ($20 for the t-shirt design winner, $15 for all others.)

All entries will be displayed on our school website and in the yearbook.

Submit your entry to Mrs. J Anderson, Room 307.

All entries are due no later than noon on Friday, March 6th, 2026.

We need your name, grade, room number and teacher’s name written on the back of your design.

Have fun and be creative!

Things to consider:
You can look at pictures and photos for inspiration, but your design must be original. No tracing, please.
Designs that take up most or all of the 8.5" x 11" paper are easier to see and enjoy.
Your design could focus on books and reading.
Your design could include the words: Meridian Park Read-a-Thon 2026.
What else could you include in your design?

Remember, it is a black and white design. No color.

This information is also included in the attached PDF. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19QOBpLf0Re-49Wplnlv_gZMaLvsBu-3m/view?usp=sharing