How does HP LitFest involve our elementary students?  Most people think that only the high school students participate in HP LitFest! While LitFest does host many activities for high school students, there are LitFest events for all students - and their parents! Our students in 3rd and 4th grade can enter the LitFest Elementary Poetry Contest! Students will write and submit a poem based on this year’s theme and have the chance to win a gift card. Parents will have an opportunity to participate in the community wide LitFest book club and attend the Keynote Speaker in February. Follow @hpliteraryfestival for more information and the upcoming 2026 keynote speaker announcement. ( 📸 Pictured: Elisa Hodges, Bradfield Elementary winner of poetry contest, and Mrs. Penman, Bradfield Librarian) (fb)

How does HP LitFest involve our Middle school students? HP LitFest isn’t just for high school students. While LitFest does host many dynamic activities at the high school, there are LitFest events for all students - and their parents! This year in partnership with the UP Public Library, our middle school students will have the opportunity to participate in a book club inspired by our keynote author. The book club will conclude with an after-school event at the UP Library lead by Youth Services Librarian Zoe WIlliams. Parents will have an opportunity to participate in the community wide LitFest book club and attend the keynote speaker in February. Follow @hpliteraryfestival for more information and the upcoming 2026 keynote speaker announcement. (fb)