The third annual Newtown Poetry Project (NPP) celebration took place Wednesday, August 12, at the home of NPP co-founder Lea Attanasio.

The garden party was held to celebrate the launch of Hello World: The Newtown Poetry Project 2015, a collection of poetry generated last spring by second to sixth graders and their parents.

Parents and students had the opportunity to read from their work during the event and enjoy seeing their fellow poets.

Among those in attendance were First Selectman Pat Llodra and Superintendent of Schools Joseph V. Erardi, Jr.

The NPP takes place each spring and is free and open to all Newtown second to sixth graders and their parents.

Founded in 2013 by Lea Attanasio, then a fourth grade teacher at Hawley Elementary School, and Carol Ann Davis, poet, professor at Fairfield University and mother of two Newtown children, the project is funded by Fairfield University as part of its Poetry in Communities program.

Those interested in joining the project or with questions can contact Ms Davis at cdavis13@fairfield.edu.