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Sierra Madre Public Library Bookmark Contest Winners and Special Guest Presenters, April 30, 2025 (Photo – Sierra Madre Library)
The winners of the highly anticipated annual Library Bookmark Contest were celebrated in a special award ceremony held at the Sierra Madre City Council Chambers on April 30, 2025.
By News Desk
This year’s contest, themed “Love My Sierra Madre,” saw an impressive 207 entries from students who live in Sierra Madre, attend school in the city, or hold a Sierra Madre Library card.
The contest’s winning bookmarks were revealed by a distinguished panel of guests, including Mayor Robert Parkhurst, Library Board of Trustee Chair Diane Sands, Friends of the Sierra Madre Library President Jeanne Martin (represented by Vicky Ryan), and City Manager Jose Reynoso.
Bookmark Artwork on Display
As part of the ceremony, it was announced that the winning artwork would be displayed in the Sierra Madre Library’s Children’s Room at 350 W Sierra Madre Blvd. Additionally, the selected bookmarks will be printed and available for the public starting this summer.
The contest recognized winners across various grade levels, with first- and second-place awards for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The winners of the 2025 contest are as follows:
- Kindergarten
1st Place: Caleb Shafferman, Sierra Madre Elementary School
2nd Place: Mila Chang-Quezada, Alverno Heights Academy - First Grade
1st Place: Everett Holyfield, Sierra Madre Elementary School
2nd Place: Delilah Miranda, Sierra Madre Elementary School - Second Grade
1st Place: Audrey Griffin, Sierra Madre Elementary School
2nd Place: Sarah Menke, Sierra Madre Elementary School - Third Grade
1st Place: Sophia Spears, Sierra Madre Elementary School
2nd Place: Winslow Coppersmith, Sierra Madre Elementary School - Fourth Grade
1st Place: Clara Christiansen, Sierra Madre Elementary School
2nd Place: Gerald Garza, Sierra Madre Elementary School - Fifth Grade
1st Place: Amanda Spears, Sierra Madre Elementary School
2nd Place: Cassidy Scott, Sierra Madre Elementary School - Sixth Grade
1st Place: Alina Kwo, Sierra Madre Middle School
2nd Place: Leon Ban, Sierra Madre Middle School - Seventh Grade
1st Place: PJ Altruz, Sierra Madre Middle School
2nd Place: Alicia Dixon, Sierra Madre Middle School - Eighth Grade
1st Place: Scarlett De Santiago, Sierra Madre Middle School
Special Selections for Printing
In addition to the contest winners, four special selections were made by local dignitaries to be featured on printed bookmarks:
- Mayor’s Selection: PJ Altruz, Seventh Grade, Sierra Madre Middle School
- Library Board of Trustees Chair’s Selection: Alina Kwo, Sixth Grade, Sierra Madre Middle School
- Friends of the Sierra Madre Library President’s Selection: Sophia Spears, Third Grade, Sierra Madre Elementary School
- City Manager’s Selection: Caleb Shafferman, Kindergarten, Sierra Madre Elementary School
Looking Ahead
The printed bookmarks will be available to the public later this summer. The event also highlighted the importance of community involvement and the role of the Sierra Madre Library in fostering creativity and a love for reading among the city’s youth.
The library invites residents to stop by and see the winning artwork.
The contest was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Sierra Madre Community Foundation, Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Woman’s Club, Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club, Sierra Madre Civic Club, and the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library.
Congratulations to everyone !!