It wasn’t easy because there were so many great poems to choose from, but our team of judges did an excellent job of picking the best poems for recognition. Congratulations to this year’s winning poets!
More big announcements are coming soon – STAY TUNED!
For now, here are the winning poems of the 2020 Vision+Voice Poetry Contest, broken down by grade and featuring our new award category: Comadres’ Choice Award.
Happy reading!
COMADRES’ CHOICE AWARD
Una Noche Buena en México by Ines G.
Ridgetop Elementary, Sarah Ruttan
Lo que pasa en otras casas by Eduardo T.
Popham Elementary, Alessandra Abraham
Las campanas de alegría by Maliena M.
Popham Elementary, Alessandra Abraham
KINDERGARTEN
The World of Kindness by Camille R.
Ridgetop Elementary, Angela LaFuente
FIRST GRADE
Rainbow Fight by Ezra G.
Dawson Elementary, Amelia Crawford
SECOND GRADE
Bees by Isla J.
Ridgetop Elementary, Alexis Zehner
Flitter and Flutter by Evaline H.
Brentwood Elementary, Theresa Wood
I Dream by Ahan G.
Cactus Ranch Elementary, Mrs. Dwyer
THIRD GRADE
Clouds by Daniel C.
Boone Elementary, Christina Tapia
Black by Reagan M.
Chandler Oaks Elementary, Andrea Hutlock
Pool or School by Maple W.
Highland Park Elementary, Alyssa Absher
FOURTH GRADE
The Grand Canyon by Anishka K.
Cactus Ranch Elementary, Eva Brazle
Poetry by Jennifer S.
Fern Bluff Elementary, Shelly Wooldridge
FIFTH GRADE
Peace by Zoe M.
Spicewood Elementary, Carl Alman
Trees are the Real Heroes by Asvini T.
Brushy Creek Elementary, Kelly Williams
Gift of Water by Nihar B.
Pasty Sommer Elementary, Corianna Gagliardi
SIXTH GRADE
Ballad of the Dove by Beatrix L.
Lively Middle School, Cassidy Rhodes
What to do When You’re Invincible by Maya G.
Lively Middle School, Minnie Fisher
SEVENTH GRADE
Dyslexia by Harrison
Gorzycki Middle School, Carie Juettner
My Sorrows, My Surety, My Star by Megan T.
Gorzycki Middle School, Veronica Carter
Check Up by Collin J.
Gorzycki Middle School, Carie Juettner
Silent Night by Izzy B.
Gorzycki Middle School, Carie Juettner
Sakura Leaves by Daniel A.
Gorzycki Middle School, Carie Juettner
EIGHTH GRADE
Resistance by Ella C.
Pearson Ranch Middle School, Vicki Caldwell
Fencing by Issa D.
Murchison Middle School, Sara Brennan
Inspiration by Joaquin B.
Murchison Middle School, Susan Worob
NINTH GRADE
Letter to the Past by Grey N.
Rouse High School, Amy Hicks
The End of Time by Katelyn O.
Cedar Park High School, Nancy Steele
TENTH GRADE
Rot by Lily P.
Rouse High School, Rob Bass
Sky Myths by Bev S.
Rouse High School, Nicole Porter
The Movie Around Me by Nashitha A.
Westwood High School, Brooke Parks
ELEVENTH GRADE
Hydroplane by Ava M.
Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Christina Swan
Rest Away, Not Away by Kuba B.
Cedar Park High School, Kristin Burke
To Fly by Triambika D.
Westwood High School , Courtney Hulsey
TWELFTH GRADE
De Seizoenen by Rebecca D.
Rouse High School, Cynthia Acevedo
Perfect Spiral by Thiago L.
Westwood High School, Missy Martinez
Growing Up by Judy Z.
James Bowie High School, Bree Rolfe
The Nest by Isabella G.
James Bowie High School, Bree Rolfe