For over five years the library’s Outreach Department has run an annual essay contest for Norwood residents. Each year has a different theme. A few of our favorites topics were: “The Bravest Character I Knew” and “My Future Library Will Look Like.” 

Eligibility and Age Categories:

Level 1 (Grades 3-4, Norwood residents only)
Level 2 (Grades 5-8, Norwood residents only)
Level 3 (9^th Grade - Adult, Norwood & surrounding towns)

Judging:

A panel of unbiased judges will select the winning essays. They will use the criteria established on the rubric to evaluate the essays according to 5 equally-weighted categories. These categories are:

• Addresses Prompt (or Topic)
• Development and Organization
• Creativity
• Voice
• Craft

Note: English language learners are encouraged to participate.

Essay Contest Winners

Level 1 (3rd and 4th grade)

First Place = Sylvie Deeks
Second Place = Jordan Shea
Third Place = Reegan Pritchard

Honorable Mention = Bridget Kidd
Honorable Mention = Caden Sheehan
Honorable Mention = Daniel Gomez

Level 2 (5th-8th grade)

First Place = Bridget Stenstrom
Second Place = Thomas Nee
Third Place = Emilia Org

Honorable Mention = Charlotte Martino
Honorable Mention = Mary Flaherty

Level 3 (9th grade-adult)

"Write about any library and what it means to you."
First Place = Alyssa Lahaise                         
Second Place = Aanchal Nigam                  
Third Place = Jonathan Dana                                      

Honorable Mention = Joseph Gallant     
Honorable Mention = Paul Weinbaum