Announcing the Winners of the Read Brave Kids 2020 Art Contest

Art inspired by the environment and the natural world, this year's citywide book club.

Saint Paul Public Library is proud to announce the winners of the Read Brave Kids library card art contest. Art was inspired by the environment and the natural world, the theme of this year's citywide book club, Read Brave Kids. Kids from all across the city joined together in reading the same books and over 500 kids submitted art contest entries.

The Read Brave Kids art contest winner for ages 0-6 is Katelyn Ma, age 6! Katelyn’s art is inspired by The EARTH Book by Todd Parr. Congratulations, Katelyn! 

The Read Brave Kids art contest winner for ages 7-11 is John Anson, age 9! John's artist statement is “the change in the climate will affect many people, animals, nature and also affect the people in the future.” Congratulations, John! 

The Read Brave Kids art contest winner for ages 12+ is Alexandra Roepka, age 13! Alexandra’s art is inspired by the climate crisis. Congratulations, Alexandra!