The Cambridge Public Library Annual Youth Poetry Contest, started in 1998, celebrates original poetry written by kids in kindergarten through eighth grade (or the age equivalent) in Cambridge. Every spring, winning poems are selected from each grade. Winners are invited to a special ceremony to read their poem aloud and receive an award.
Congratulations to this year's winners of the 26th Annual Youth Poetry Awards. Our ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 3 and poets had the opportunity to read their winning poems aloud and accept their prize. Please read the winning poems here.
This program was organized by the Central Square Branch of the Cambridge Public Library and supported by the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
For more information about the program, please contact Hill Saxton at hsaxton@cambridgema.gov or by calling 617-349-4012.