Announcing the Winner of Westwood Public Library's One Book, One Town Writing Contest

Westwood Public Library on April 3rd has announced that Norwood resident Caitlin Anne and her short story, Prom at the Waldorf Astoria, 1951, have won the library's One Book, One Town Writing Contest that was open for submissions during the month of March. 

Ms. Anne proudly shares the award with her beloved late grandmother, Anne, whose senior year prom photo inspired the story.

Caitlin Anne is a writer-by-night living in Norwood with her husband, son and daughter. She loves being part of the local writing and reading community and can be found on Instagram at @caitlinannewriter.

The contest was part of the library's month-long series of community events and activities promoting a shared, townwide experience, centered around the themes of one book, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.

Westwood Minute is honored to publish the winning submission, Prom at the Waldorf Astoria, 1951, for readers' enjoyment.

Thanks to Westwood Public Library for contributing this news to Westwood Minute.

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