Dayton Avenue School and library media specialist Cheryl Skidmore are pleased to announce thatthe poetry of students Addison Ebright, Ryan Fabian, Kaylee Larson, Isla Norris and Gabby Rodriguez were selected for inclusion in the 2026 Young American Poetry Digest. The librarymediacenter also received a $100 award from the Digest for its outstanding commitment to fostering writing and creativity among students. The award underscores the library media center’s supportive environment for aspiring young writers.There were more than 200 submissions from 10 schools across the nation with Dayton Avenue having the most submissions from any one school.    

This recognition highlights the incredible talent and hard work of the school’s young authors. The students’ poems include titles, “Violin” (Addison), “Football” (Ryan), “Beach” (Kaylee), “My Dog” (Isla) and “Flowers” (Gabby) that reflected a wide range of themes and emotions. Students and staff arebeingencouraged to explore the published works and find inspiration in their peers’ creativity. 

Ms. Skidmorecongratulatedthe students when she said, “Your passion for writing deserves to have been recognized and we are excited to continue nurturing your talents in the future. This is truly exciting for Dayton Avenue School.” 

Date Added: 1/21/2026