About the hosts: 

Celeste is a passionate writer of poetry, short stories, articles, and more. Inspired by music, books, and old films, she brings depth and creativity to  her work. This year, Celeste hopes to highlight her distinct writing style as Poet Laureate.

Maddy is an Editor in Chief for YouthBeats’ Equinox  and a writer who specializes in poetry. She has worked on multiple publications including Wild Horses: The Final Draw , an All-Florida rated literary review. When she’s not writing, she’s stuck in a book or sketching a new portrait