Think you can “Nail It”? Prove it in our sixth annual contest! Teen bakers and brave kitchen creatives—it's time to show off your skills! We’re challenging you to recreate the same over-the-top, glamorous cake from the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether it’s a masterpiece or a delicious mess, we want to see your best attempt!
Snap some photos of your final creation and submit it to earn bragging rights and a chance to win one of the top three prizes! Icing disasters and frosting fails welcome: this is all about creativity, effort, and having fun!
Sign up to be a contestant starting June 1: HERE.
Starting June 21: The 2025 recipe reveal! Contestants will receive a photo and basic recipe, which they may then bake and submit anytime up to the entry deadline: Sunday, July 20 by 11:59 PM
Contestants may submit up to five, good-quality photos as their entry. You can also share extra behind-the-scenes photos or videos for bonus Grand Prize tickets (up to +3)!
• See the 2024 Teen "Nailed It" Contest entries here: bit.ly/bellyanailedit2024
• See the 2023 Teen "Nailed It" Contest entries here: bit.ly/bellyanailedit2023
• Community Vote: Choose your favorite entries online from July 22-31! Check our social media for the entry photos and voting link. Participants will also be emailed the voting link.
• Grand Prize ($50) + 3 Grand Prize tickets
• Two Runners-Up ($25) + 3 Grand Prize tickets
• All Other Contestants: Prize Orb + 3 Grand Prize tickets
• Participants must be teens going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2025). Teens who graduated high school in May 2025 can also participate in another year of Young Adult programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free.
View/download the full teen “Level Up At Your Library” Summer Program booklet HERE.