Writers Read is a monthly opportunity for an audience to come and listen to local writers in an intimate environment. Each second Wednesday of the month, three writers read from their work, followed by a discussion facilitated by Lindy Whiton, designer of Writers Read. These discussions have been eye opening, touching, and inspiring. Audiences have left the venue ready to write. We are so excited to start the year off with youth winners of the Poet Seat Contest 2024, Madison McCarthy, Summit Wicks-Lim, and Henry Maxey. Madison McCarthy is a writer who enjoys poetry, fantasy, and the endless cycle of worldbuilding! She enjoys centering her work around the crafted worlds, and at least some mention of flowers. Writing has always fascinated her since she was little, and she’s happy to share it with the world! Summit Wicks-Lim is 13 years old and in 8th grade at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Public Charter School. She enjoys reading, debate, dancing, playing violin, throwing pottery, and writing poetry. Summit is beyond excited to have the opportunity to participate in this reading! Henry Maxey is a 10th grade student at Frontier Regional and an avid reader and writer from Conway. He loves to spend…