Announcing the Winners: 235 submissions to library writing contest.

By Gazette Staff

July, 2nd, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

The Burlington Public Library announced the winners in the three categories: Poetry, Short Stories and Comic Books.

It’s no secret that Burlington has a wealth of writing talent. Our community is brimming with creativity and loves to celebrate it with others. Our annual Write Here Write Now writing contest confirms that writing truly is a lifelong passion in our city.

The contest ran from May 1 to May 31, and was open to everyone ages 10 and up who lives, works, or attends school in Burlington.

Competition was tough again this year, with 235 entries submitted across all categories for judging—a significant increase over the 150 entries in 2024. A panel of BPL staff reviewed all submissions and was amazed by the incredible talent displayed in every category.

Poetry

Ages 10-12: Anxiety by Katherine de Vries

Ages 13-17: Everything Reminds Me of You by Daphne Lindsay

Ages 18+: Now You Can Breathe by Rachel Swiednicki

Short Stories

Ages 10-12: I Hear a Whisper by Ella Carmichael

Ages 13-17: Say Something, Not Nothing by Conor Gross

Ages 18+: Where Whispers Wake Up by Kriti Majumdar

Comics

Ages 10-12: Whisper the Ghost by Star Lucier

Ages 18+: Christine by Tammy Kim