Here are the winning 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest winners!

The Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk Public Schools and the Norwalk Branch NAACP teamed up to encourage students to honor Dr. King through the essay contest. Elementary, middle and high school students wrote about the pillars of Dr. King’s legacy.

To watch the video of students reading their essays click here or on the video above.

Elementary School Essay Winners

First place: Riley Wiggins, Columbus Magnet School, grade 3; second place: Ariana Brown, Kendall College and Career Academy, grade 5; third place: Guadalupe Trejo Reyes, Kendall College and Career Academy, grade 5.

Middle School Essay Winners

First place: Joalys Rosario, Roton Middle School, grade 6; second place: Shanice Daniels, Roton Middle School, grade 6; third place: Isla Tucker, Roton Middle School, grade 6.

High School Essay Winners

First place: Denali Baker, Norwalk High School, grade 12; second place: Ava Massucco, Brien McMahon High School, grade 9; third place: Joanna Susan Gentle, Norwalk High School, grade 9.