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Acknowledgments
Now in its sixth iteration, WPL’s Teen Writing Contest is something
we look forward to every year. Participation continues to grow year
after year, which highlights the importance of youth expression in our
community. It never ceases to amaze us how much creative talent
there is right here in Waterloo Region, and it is always a di昀케cult task
to choose the winners among the plethora of amazing original works
of poetry and short stories submitted.
Every teen who shared their talent with us deserves a major
thank you. Your creativity, passion, and dedication to the
craft of writing are inspiring.
It takes courage and e昀昀ort to
share your work, and we are
grateful for the opportunity to
amplify your unique voices.
Congratulations again to all
of this year’s winners!
We must also give a huge
shout-out to our Teen Events
Team—without whom our
teen programs and events
would not be possible—and
of course, our dedicated sta昀昀
coordinators, Vrinda Gaur
and Grace Carruthers.
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