And the ribbons go to…

The judges have decided. Congratulations to this year's winners, and to every artist who entered. Ribbons will be handed out at Opening Night on Friday, November 6.

Best in Show

City at Night, Window by Window by Kai, age 13. Every window is a tiny piece cut from a magazine photo, and one of them is a dog. Kai spent 23 hours on it and kept track.

Blue Ribbons

• Ages 5 to 7: The Tallest Giraffe in the World by Priya, age 7
• Ages 8 to 10: The Octopus Who Lost a Sock by Hazel, age 10
• Ages 11 to 13: Night Swim by Ava, age 12

Librarians' Pick

The Book That Ate the Library by Felix, age 12. We had no choice.

Honorable Mentions

• Our Whole Street by Jonah, age 10
• Pancake the Chicken by Rosie, age 5
• Leaf Bird by Amara, age 9
• Captain Biscuit vs. the Vacuum by Maya, age 8

There's one award left. The People's Choice is up to you: vote for your favorite at the show, and we'll open the ballot box at the holiday party on December 12.