Miami-Dade Public Library System

In celebration of Black History Month, the Miami-Dade Public Library System held its 3rd Annual Teen Photography Contest. Young adults, 12-19, were invited to photograph an aspect of African American architecture, art or lifestyle. Nicole Aedo, a student at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High, who submitted her entry through the Miami Lakes Branch, was this year’s winner and takes home a Canon PowerShot A480 digital camera, courtesy of Pitman Photo Supply. Thanks to the hundreds of teens who participated in this contest.

	WINNER
	Nicole Aedo, Miami Lakes Branch Curious Innocence
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Chance Gomez, South Dade Regional Carefree Living	Lauren Henschel, California Club Wynwood	Jasmine Lee, South Miami Branch Ariel Studying
Agaru Masters, Main Cycling Away	Gaston Maldonado, Main Day Dreaming	Francesca Rizzi, Key Biscayne Branch Ebony and Reality
Pelumi Oluwatimilehim, Facebook Be Strong	Matthew Montenegro, Facebook We Care	Ashlee Benton, Facebook Up and Beyond
	Anthony Feria, Facebook Upside Down

Media Contact:
Victoria Galan- Public Affairs Officer
Tel. 305.375.5180, galanv@mdpls.org

Vinora Hamilton- Public Information Officer
Tel. 305.375.3327, hamiltonv@mdpls.org