Chester County Library Celebrates Teen Photography Contest Winners

The Chester County Library System has announced the winners of its second annual Teen Photo Contest, titled Color Our World. The results were revealed during a celebratory reception on August 10, 2023, at the Chester County Library in Exton, Pennsylvania. This event allowed guests of all ages to celebrate the creativity of local teens and view a gallery featuring original artwork submitted by students.

The contest welcomed entries from Chester County residents and students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled in local schools. Participants could submit photographs in two distinct categories: Traditional Photo, which required minimal editing, and Anything Goes, encouraging digital manipulation and artistic enhancement.

April Nickel, Youth Services District Coordinator, highlighted the contest’s success, stating, “This year we had 52 total entries from 18 different townships and boroughs throughout the county.” The first, second, and third place winners in each category were announced at 1:30 PM and their work will be displayed in the library vestibule until August 30, 2023. Additionally, a complete slideshow of all entries is available on the Chester County Library’s YouTube Channel.

Winners of the Teen Photo Contest

The winners were as follows:

**Category 1: Traditional Photo**
– 1st Place: Sunset in Parallel — Chase V., Grade 11, Oxford, PA
– 2nd Place: After the Storm — Lacy T., Grade 12, West Chester, PA
– 3rd Place: Norwegian Fishing Village — Sophia S., Grade 9, Malvern, PA

**Category 2: Anything Goes**
– 1st Place: Stained Electrical Glass — Zachary D., Grade 10, Chesterbrook, PA
– 2nd Place: Sky on Fire — Autumn G., Grade 10, Kennett Square, PA
– 3rd Place: Waiting for Water — Rachel M., Grade 7, West Chester, PA

The Color Our World contest aligns with Pennsylvania Forward’s initiatives to promote Basic Literacy and Civic and Social Literacy. It aims to encourage teens to express their perspectives through visual storytelling while becoming engaged members of their communities.

The Chester County Library System congratulates all participants and winners, expressing gratitude for the community’s enthusiastic support of teen creativity and literacy. The library’s mission is to ensure that every resident has access to exceptional opportunities to read, learn, create, connect, and contribute to an enhanced quality of life.

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