October 09, 2024

Southgate Public Library wins 2024 Grey County Reads contest

Author Thanh Campbell and book champion Monica Soares pose for the camera at the recent Grey County Reads Book Slam event.

BY SOUTHGREY.CA STAFF — Voting in the Grey County Reads contest ended on October 4. Over 2,600 votes were cast during the summer-long competition and winners were chosen this past weekend.

The winner is Orphan 32 by Thanh Campbell, advocated by Monica Singh Soares for the community of Southgate. The Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Public Library wins $200 worth of books courtesy of Speaking Volumes Books and Audio in Markdale. Three other winners were chosen randomly from all of those who voted in our contest. Linda Gagliardi of Brampton, Liz Muriel of New Lowell and Lara Widdifield of Owen Sound have also won gift certificates from Speaking Volumes, the main sponsor of the contest.

"Thanks to our incredible community's support, the Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Public Library will receive $200 worth of books from Speaking Volumes Books and Audio in Markdale! This win is not just about a book — it's about the power of storytelling, community spirit, and the love of reading that unites us all," said Monic Soares upon learning of her successful advocation of Campbell's remarkable story of life, love, family and self-discovery.

Visit the Grey County Reads website and read Monica Singh Soares' winning report, as well as the other well-written submissions for the other four books in the contest.

 

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