Swampscott Library Plans Youth Events in Honor of National Poetry Month

The Swampscott Public Library will host its 11th Lee Golomb Cadiff Teen Poetry Contest award ceremony in April as just one of several student-geared events in honor of National Poetry Month.

During the award ceremony, the 5th-12th grade contest finalists will present their work. The finalists include

From Swampscott Middle School:

Elif Bithell -grade 6, Annie Burgett – grade 8, Isaac Dreeben – grade 8, Alexandra Fisk – grade 8, Clara Harrington – grade 8, Aidan McMaster -grade 6, Bianna Pierce – grade 7, Odin Randell- grade 7, Olivia Reiser – grade 8, Ethan Runstadler – grade 8, Vreni Runstadler – grade 5, Bella Seligson – grade 7, Marley Schmidt – grade 8, Sarah Tribendis – grade 6, and Maddie Winklosky – grade 6.

From Swampscott High School:

Brandon Adelman -grade 11, Lisa Gaber -grade 12, and Ethan Smith-grade 11.
The finalists will find out what prize they won at the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 29th at 7pm.

The event is April 29 at 7 p.m. at the library.

In addition to the award ceremony, the library will also offer a Junior Poetry Read on April 7. During this event, taking place at 6 p.m., students from 1st through 6th grade are invited to read their favorite poems or an original poem. Register for this event at 781-596-8867 ext. 307.