Young Kentuckians invited to design bookmark for Read Across America Day

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano

The Commonwealth Office of the Ombudsman led by Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball, is hosting its annual statewide drawing contest in celebration of Read Across America Day on March 2.

Kentucky students ages 13 and under, are invited to create a bookmark-sized drawing featuring their favorite storybook character discovering the fun of reading. Submissions are due by February 19 and can be sent to hannah.kennedy@ky.gov or submitted through the auditor’s website.

Three finalists will be selected and posted on the Auditor’s social media pages for a public vote. The winning artwork will be featured on Ombudsman bookmarks distributed to public libraries across Kentucky.