Skipton Library & Word Up North Presents...
Children’s Art Competition: Re-imagine a Classic Character!
Ages 4-11 | Closing date: 1.30pm, Sat 21 February 2026
What would Alice in Wonderland look like today? Or what new character would you add to The Jungle Book? Enter our competition to show us your reimagined classic! Competition entry forms available from Skipton Library.
Submitted artwork will be displayed at Skipton Library, 23 February–8 March 2026. Prizes awarded 1 March at Skipton Library.
This event is part of Story Explorer Day (Sun 1st March 2026)
A fun-filled day-long celebration of stories and books for families with children under 11 years.
Produced by Word Up North, Skipton Town Hall, Skipton Library and North Yorkshire Council. Presented in partnership with Bradford Grammar School. Supported by Arts Council England.
Word Up North
Word Up North is a Yorkshire-based arts charity with a mission to raise up voices, stories and writers in the north. Our work fosters a love of reading, writing and creativity within individuals and communities, and uses the power of the written and spoken word to create positive change.
Word Up North are proud to be an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO).
