Calling All Storytellers! Get ready for the Thousand Oaks Library Story Slam!

Writers 18+ are invited to submit a story inspired by music, family history, discovery, or secrets — what tale will you tell?  

The top 8 storytellers will take the stage on Friday, April 25 for a live reading! Audience favorite will win a $50 gift card.  

Submission guidelines:

Stories must be able to be read in under seven minutes and be between 1,000-2000 words.

Story content must be library appropriate.

Email to: info@tolibrary.org with the subject heading “Story Slam.”

Print: Submit entry in-person at the Information Desk

Entries must include your name and contact information.

Deadline: April 11, 2025.

Selected authors will be notified on April 18, 2025.

FAQ: 

Q: Can my story be non fiction 
A: Yes stories can be fiction or non fiction 

Q: Can I participate if I am under 18 
A: This event is specifically geared towards audiences 18 and over if you would be interested in a Story Slam for teens or children, please let us know and with enough interest we can plan something in the future.  

Q: Can I submit poetry as my story 
A: All submissions must follow a narrative based on the themes provided in the prompt for the story slam, while stories may follow rhyme schemes or poetry-like structures, they must tell a story in order to qualify.  

Q: Can I submit something I wrote for a previous storyslam 
A: All submissions must be new submissions written for this event. Stories previously submitted will not be accepted.  

Q: Can I invite friends and family to attend the reading 
A: Yes, the opening is open to anyone who would like to attend.