The Peters Township Public Library held its third annual Tween and Teen Writing Contest this spring, culminating with a reception honoring all participants on April 8.
This year’s theme challenged writers to explore the word “wonder.” From poetic and philosophical musings to beautiful descriptions of nature to compelling fantasy and sci-fi realms, the 19 teens and tweens entering the contest addressed the theme in a variety of creative ways. Judges–including library staff, authors, and Peters Township Library Foundation members–scored entries based on creativity, technique, and theme.
Over 70 participants, family members, and friends gathered at the April 8th reception for prizes, refreshments, and the announcement of winners. The top two winners in each category read an excerpt of their entries at the reception and received gift baskets. Thank you to The Peters Township Library Foundation for generously funding the reception!
Select the writer’s name below to read their entry*.
Tween Poetry:
Grand-prize winner: Emily Mish
Runner-up: Annabelle Droney
Teen Poetry:
Grand-prize winner: Ashley Hafenbrack
Runner-up: Rex Bennett
Tween Fiction:
Grand-prize winner: Grace Robles
Runner-up: Elliana Wilson
Teen Fiction:
Grand-prize winner: Hannah Crnkovich
Runner-up: Claire Henry
Tween Participants:
Elizabeth Hovanec (poetry)
Ruth Hovanec (poetry)
Aymaan Khan (poetry)
Ishanvi Kuppili (fiction)
Prahan Kumar Munnaluri (poetry)
Elliot Scheib (fiction)
Teen Participants:
Ella Clapp (fiction)
McKenna Fornof (fiction)
Gabriella Lamb (fiction)
Alexis Marchewka (fiction)
Thomas Oxenreiter (fiction)
*Please note that unlinked participants have opted not to publish their entry.
