We are thrilled to announce the Top Entries of our 2023 Comic Book Making Contest!

From April 3, 2023, to June 17, 2023, talented comic book enthusiasts from various school grades and cities throughout Monterey County submitted their creative and original stories. Top Entries were determined for each of the three categories (1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade), and each of the Top Entries received prizes, including drawing books, art supplies and more. Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to all the participants!

Read through all the Top Entries comics and experience the imaginative worlds by the young authors/artists.

1st - 4th School Grade

• Pancake Pug by Delilah Tellez
• The Ninja VS The Weather by Gabriel Concha
• Stray by Lisette Cruz

5th - 8th School Grade

• Jobs for Cupid by Valeria Sanchez-Ochoa
• Poultry ‘Pocalypse by Esau del Cid(
• The Deep-Sea Star-Secret (An Expedition) by Balery del Cid Muñoz

9th - 12th School Grade

• Dream Journals by Sebastian D. Sanchez-Ochoa
• Ernie’s Summer Camp by Regina Diaz Flores
• Nina’s Birthday Surprise by Liliana Zavaleta