n the spirit of imagination, reading, and creativity, the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Second Lady, is accepting submissions for the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th—inviting K–8 students to design an original bookmark inspired by our nation’s 250th anniversary.
From picture books to chapter books, every page helps tell America’s story.
Deadline: March 31, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. ET
