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Latest Staff Reviews

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Humanity Writing Contest

By Ashley Huber
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by Helen H.
Jan 7, 2025

Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Ashley Huber has won our writing contest on the theme Humanity with her story "Irreverence Justified."

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Humanity Writing Contest

By Katie Boord
Star Rating
★★★★★

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