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Humanity Writing Contest

By Katie Boord
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★★★★★

Rated by Helen H.
Nov 13, 2024

Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Katie Boord has won our writing contest on the theme Humanity with her poem "Liquor Store."  

Katie Boord is from Prairie Village, KS. She works in a geology lab by day, and sings in an indie rock band by night. You can find more of her writing on her Substack, Backyard Notes.

Liquor Store

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The Reluctant I Writing Contest

By Annie Newcomer
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★★★★★

Rated by Helen H.
Oct 4, 2024

Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Annie Newcomer has won our writing contest on the theme The Reluctant I with her poem "Gray Cat In Ephesus."