Whitelam Books hosted first-ever Bookmark Design Contest
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Whitelam Books brought art and literature together this spring with its first-ever Bookmark Design Contest, inviting readers of all ages to celebrate their favorite books through creativity and color. The contest ran from May 5 to May 24 and welcomed submissions from residents throughout the community.
Located at 610 Main Street in the heart of downtown Reading, Whitelam Books encouraged participants to design a bookmark inspired by a beloved book. The free contest was open to the public, and more than 100 entries were received across five age groups. A winner was selected from each category, with their designs to be printed and distributed at Whitelam Books throughout the summer.
In addition to having their bookmark shared with customers, each winner received 25 copies of their winning design to share with friends and a $25 Whitelam Books gift card.
Congratulations to the 2025 Bookmark Contest winners!
Pre-K - Grade 2
Shelby Camadeco - Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion
Grades 3 - 5
Kenzie Proctor - Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland
Grades 6 - 8
Ellie McCormick - The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring Blake
Grades 9 - 12
Max Hicks - Vinland Saga Book One by Makoto Yukimura
Adult
Mary Hicks - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Additional submissions on display
Other beautiful and imaginative bookmark submissions from the community are on display in the front window of Whitelam Books. If you are strolling through downtown, be sure to stop by and take a look at the artwork your neighbors and local students created!
Photo by Taylor Gregory.
Photo by Taylor Gregory.
Customers are encouraged to stop by Whitelam Books this summer to collect one of the winning bookmarks and celebrate local talent and a shared love of reading.
For more information about upcoming events or to explore Whitelam’s collection, visit WhitelamBooks.com.
