See the Winners of This Year's Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest

Published on September 04, 2025

A colorful triptych with three panels. Left: mountains, rainbow, children, books. Center: cat with colors, Earth,

Throughout the summer, the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center was alive with stories, imagination, and a sense of community spirit. That energy will live on as the winning designs from this year’s Summer Reading Bookmark Contest are set to be printed and shared with library visitors. As part of the city’s widely celebrated Summer Reading Program, participants of all ages were invited to transform their love of reading into original bookmark designs—each one a unique reflection of creativity and literary inspiration.

This year’s winners impressed judges with their imagination and artistic flair across every category:

A playful black cat with colorful face paints stands on a globe, surrounded by vibrant colors. The phrase

Digital Winner: Reyna Cordoba

An abstract vertical illustration with three figures painting a colorful scene. An open book at the center, a tree, and birds highlight creativity and imagination.

Ages 18 & Up: Melissa Buchmann

Colorful illustration of a tall, pink mushroom with a red cap and white spots, surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery, set against a bright blue backdrop.

Ages 13–17: Genevieve Field

Stack of colorful books with a globe and rainbow mountains above, surrounded by diverse paper doll figures. Sunny, joyful, and vibrant.

Ages 6–12: Janelle Wang

Colorful bookmark with hearts and the words

Ages 0–5: Joy Wang

Summer may be over, but the stories don’t stop here. Whether you’re checking out your next great read, joining a creative workshop, or simply picking up one of the winning bookmarks, the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center is full of ways to stay inspired all year long.

Come explore, create, and keep the magic of reading going! To see our calendar of events visit this link.