It's easy! Download one (or both) of the entry forms below…
Book Hero's Apprentice 🦸♀️
School Holiday Short Story & Colouring Competition
These school holidays, let your imagination take flight — and take a break from those screens!
Enter our Young Heroes School Holidays and you could WIN a $50 Book Hero gift voucher.
Choose your Quest
There are two ways to enter - writing, drawing, or both!
🎨 Colouring In Competition
Draw a picture of a hero or heroine from your favourite book or story alongside our mascot Paige!
Tip: It could be Harry Potter, Matilda, Dog Man, or even your own original hero!
✍️ Short Story Challenge
Write a story in 250 words or less that includes a hero theme. Your hero can be brave, kind, clever – or anything you dream up!
Need inspiration? It could be about standing up for a friend, saving a cat, or defeating a monster with words.
🏆 Prizes
We're giving away three $50 Book Hero vouchers for each category - that's 6 lucky winners total.
⭐ Winners will be selected across a range of ages, so everyone has a chance.
🎉 Your entry might even be featured on our website, newsletter, or social media!

📥 How to Enter
Email your entry to hello@bookhero.co.nz, send it via DM on Instagram or Facebook or tag @BookHeroNZ in your post.