It's over!
This year's contest had amazing entries that fell into a few familiar categories (vehicles, Dr. Seuss, pirates, Halloween, animals), one that straddled two categories (a Catbus), and a few that we don't remember seeing before (Alice in Wonderland, a GIANT book cart, a camera). Gene was delighted to see so many carts with an environmentally conscious theme (like our new shirt) and others that used recycled materials. Entries came from as far away as South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, and the U.K.
Thanks again to everyone who spent their time and energy on these carts! We hope you had as much fun making them as we did fighting over the winners.
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by Harlem High School Welding 3
We simply love this one. We both both want to take this for a spin, though we doubt the umbrella would keep the books dry in Seattle. They win their choice of any Smith System book truck.
by Santa Maria Public Library
Gives a new meaning to "cooking the books." Clever, unexpected, plus great staging + finish (the rubber chicken sold it). They win a Smith System Mini 3 Sloping Book Truck.
by Auburn High School Photography
Picture this -- a book cart that looks like a digital camera. Great finish and staging (love the lens flare), and "megabooxels" is funny. They win a $100 gift certificate to the Unshelved store.
by Lexington Public Library
The best of the animal carts and the green carts this year, this bow-wowed both of us. They win a $100 gift certificate to the Unshelved store.
by Lawrence Public Library & Arts Center Preschool
Paste, handprints, and all, these preschoolers expressed their love of both reading and messes. They may have to grow into their prizes (shirts), or use them for another craft project down the road.
by Beaumont Branch of the Lexington Public Library
When we first looked at this, we thought Max and the Wild Things were store bought, but after some zooming, the high level of craftsmanship and the enormous amount of work that went into this scene became apparent. Another great green cart. They win a $50 gift certificate to the Unshelved store.
by Perry High School LIbrary
We've seen several motorcycle-themed carts, but never one with this level of fit and finish. They win a $50 gift certificate to the Unshelved store.
by Sandown High School, UK
We don't usually fall in love with carts that re-create scenes in miniature, but Sandown High School had us at "Ank-Morpork." The shelves, books, and other props appear to be hand crafted, and the rope ladders are something every full-sized library should consider. They win a $50 gift certificate to the Unshelved store.
by Health and Science School Library
This literal interpretation wowed us with its chopped and dropped frame and the bookish graffiti. They win a $50 gift certificate to the Unshelved store.
by Melbourne Beach Public Library
Great name! Excellent staging! And that cart is baa-utiful. They win a $50 gift certificate to the Unshelved store.