2021 Young Author Night – Submissions Open!

The 2021 Depot District Art & Story Fest is celebrating acclaimed children’s author Patricia McKissack (1944-2017) and her connection to her birthplace, Smyrna, TN.

Submission Guidelines and Rules

Submit here : https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfSmyrna1/YoungAuthorNight

You may use the art prompts below for inspiration. (Not required.)

Art Prompts – Watercolor Paintings by featured artist Megan Hall

Art Prompts – Oil Paintings by featured artist Anne Polk

Art Prompts – Watercolor Paintings by featured artist Suzanne LeBeau

You may also choose any book written by Patricia McKissack as your writing prompt, or any theme present in any of her books, or the theme of connection.