Imazine Workshop for Teens
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About this event
Join us for our IMAZINE workshop to work on your submissions for the 16th volume of Delaware's IMAZINE (pronounced “I’m-a-zeen”), which is an annual magazine that showcases creative writing, photography, paintings, drawings, illustrations, etc. Teens ages 12 to 19 who go to school or live in Delaware can submit as many pieces as they would like. All materials and refreshments will be provided.
Submissions are due on December 31, 2026. To register and contribute your work, please complete a quick Google form . Once your form is completed, email all magazine submissions (written work, scanned photography, artwork images, etc.) to imazine@lib.de.us .
Guidelines
Submission deadline: December 31, 2026
Open to youth aged 12-19 at time of submission who live in or go to school in Delaware.
All work submitted should be appropriate for viewing by a teen audience.
We are accepting both written submissions and artwork, including drawings and photography . Examples of written material include short stories, poems, book reviews, and nonfiction articles.
There is a 1,500 word limit on written submissions.
All written submissions must be in Microsoft Word or accessible through a Google Doc.
You may submit up to 3 pieces per category (art & writing).
If you are submitting photography and/or artwork the image must be ready for publishing, meaning a clean scan and the right size/quality. Visit your local library for help with free scanning.
If your submission is fan fiction or fan art you must tell us what intellectual property it is based on (i.e. a TV show or graphic novel).
Fill out a quick Google form then email all magazine submissions to imazine@lib.de.us
The print magazine will show the top Library staff-selected submissions. The online magazine will show all accepted submissions. You will be notified if your submission is accepted.
Download Imazine Submission Cheat Sheet PDF
The Delaware Young Authors & Artist Award
IMAZINE, in cooperation with the Delaware Library Association , and sponsored by Delaware author Erin Entrada Kelly, is thrilled to feature “The Delaware Young Authors & Artists Awards”!
All work submitted for consideration to the 2026 IMAZINE during the open submission period will automatically be considered for The Delaware Young Authors & Artists Awards.
For purposes of the Awards, submissions will be separated into two contributor age groups: 12-14 and 15-19.
The Awards will include $500 for First Place and two $100 Honorable Mentions within each of the categories of creative writing and visual art, within each age group.
Awards recipients will be recognized during the IMAZINE Release Party in April 2027
Location
Lewes Public Library, Lewes, DE
Listed by Delaware Libraries. Details can change — check the official page before you go.