Selected essays, bibliographies, & sample collection

These selected essays are provided to help contestants get a general idea of what the judges are looking for in a winning entry, and may not be copied. Please follow all rules and guidelines to ensure your entry receives full consideration.

Graduate Division Sample Essays/Bibliographies

• Elizabeth Wenger, 2019 1^st Place Winner (pdf)
• Paul Schwennesen, 2018 1^st Place Winner (pdf)
• Megan Jones, 2016 1^st Place Winner (pdf)

Undergraduate Division Sample Essays/Bibliographies

• Alex Houston, 2018 1^st Place Winner (pdf)
• Alyssa Denneler, 2015 1^st Place Winner (pdf)
• Daniel O'Keefe, 2015 2^nd Place Winner (pdf)

National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest Winning Essays/Bibliographies

• Paul Schwennesen, 2018 2^nd Place Nationals Winner (pdf)
• Megan Jones, 2016 2^nd Place Nationals Winner (pdf)

Example Collection

This example collection by Haseop Shin was the 2^nd place winner in the 2019 contest.

Need additional help or have other questions?

Please feel free to contact Samantha Bishop Simmons at sabsim86@ku.edu.