Hancock Town Library’s Literary Peep Diorama contest draws most-ever entrants

“Fenway and Peep,” submitted by Keelia Duffy. Based on “Fenway and Hattie” by Victoria Coe.

“Fenway and Peep,” submitted by Keelia Duffy. Based on “Fenway and Hattie” by Victoria Coe. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Peep Patrol,” submitted by Madison Duffy. Based on “Paw Patrol.”

“Peep Patrol,” submitted by Madison Duffy. Based on “Paw Patrol.” STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Peepa Pig and the Great Vacation,” submitted by Piper Edwards. Based on “Peppa Pig and the Great Vacation” by Cicely Mary Barker and Neville Astley.

“Peepa Pig and the Great Vacation,” submitted by Piper Edwards. Based on “Peppa Pig and the Great Vacation” by Cicely Mary Barker and Neville Astley. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Secret Peepza Party,” submitted by Tala Kirkpatrick. Based on “Secret Pizza Party” by Adam Rubin.

“Secret Peepza Party,” submitted by Tala Kirkpatrick. Based on “Secret Pizza Party” by Adam Rubin. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Mary Peepins,” submitted by Madiga Kirkpatrick. Based on “Mary Poppins” by P. L. Travers.

“Mary Peepins,” submitted by Madiga Kirkpatrick. Based on “Mary Poppins” by P. L. Travers. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Dragons Love Peeps,” submitted by the McKinnon and Bryan families. Based on “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin.

“Dragons Love Peeps,” submitted by the McKinnon and Bryan families. Based on “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“The Three Little Peeps and the Big Bad Peep,” submitted by the Ramey family. Based on “The Three Little Pigs.”

“The Three Little Peeps and the Big Bad Peep,” submitted by the Ramey family. Based on “The Three Little Pigs.” STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Holes,” submitted by the Morris family. Based the book by Louis Sachar.

“Holes,” submitted by the Morris family. Based the book by Louis Sachar. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Who’s Peeping that Mess?” submitted by Emily Duncan and Mom. Based on “Who’s Making that Mess?” by Jenny Tyler and Philip Hawthorn.

“Who’s Peeping that Mess?” submitted by Emily Duncan and Mom. Based on “Who’s Making that Mess?” by Jenny Tyler and Philip Hawthorn. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“You Can’t Go Home Again,” submitted by Wes Bockley. Based on the book by Thomas Wolfe.

“You Can’t Go Home Again,” submitted by Wes Bockley. Based on the book by Thomas Wolfe. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“The Three Peep-ateers,” submitted by Patricia MacFarline. Based on “The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas.

“The Three Peep-ateers,” submitted by Patricia MacFarline. Based on “The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Peep! Alice in Wonderland,” submitted by Rosie Wiseman. Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” by Lewis Carroll.

“Peep! Alice in Wonderland,” submitted by Rosie Wiseman. Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” by Lewis Carroll. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“The Invisible Peep,” submitted by Kate Corr Frame. Based on “The Invisible Man” by H.G. Wells.

“The Invisible Peep,” submitted by Kate Corr Frame. Based on “The Invisible Man” by H.G. Wells. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Where is the Green Peep?” submitted by Josie Duffy and family. Based on “Where is the Green Sheep?” by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. 

“Where is the Green Peep?” submitted by Josie Duffy and family. Based on “Where is the Green Sheep?” by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.  STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Happy Peepster,” submitted by Rosemary Mack of Dublin.

“Happy Peepster,” submitted by Rosemary Mack of Dublin. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“If You Give a Peep a Cookie,” submitted by James and Lauren Therriault. Based on “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff.

“If You Give a Peep a Cookie,” submitted by James and Lauren Therriault. Based on “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Anna and the Peeps of Siam,” submitted by Mary Seebart. Based on “Anna and the King of Siam” by Margaret Landon.

“Anna and the Peeps of Siam,” submitted by Mary Seebart. Based on “Anna and the King of Siam” by Margaret Landon. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Those Darn Peeps,” submitted by Kathy Anderson. Based on “Those Darn Squirrels!” by Adam Rubin.

“Those Darn Peeps,” submitted by Kathy Anderson. Based on “Those Darn Squirrels!” by Adam Rubin. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Misty of Chincopeep,” submitted by Amy Stodola. Based on “Misty of Chincoteague” by Marguerite Henry.

“Misty of Chincopeep,” submitted by Amy Stodola. Based on “Misty of Chincoteague” by Marguerite Henry. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Charlotte’s Peep,” submitted by Kin Schilling. Based on “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White.

“Charlotte’s Peep,” submitted by Kin Schilling. Based on “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Magic Peephouse,” submitted by Sam Martin. Based on the “Magic Treehouse” series by Mary Pope Osborne.

“Magic Peephouse,” submitted by Sam Martin. Based on the “Magic Treehouse” series by Mary Pope Osborne. ​​​​​STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“The Secret Garden,” submitted by Margot Swanson. Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

“The Secret Garden,” submitted by Margot Swanson. Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“The Great Peepsby,” submitted by Paul Merrill. Based on “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 

“The Great Peepsby,” submitted by Paul Merrill. Based on “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.  STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Little Blue Truck,” submitted by Jay Hale and family. Based on the book by Alice Schertle.

“Little Blue Truck,” submitted by Jay Hale and family. Based on the book by Alice Schertle. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“The House at Peeps Corner,” submitted by Eneanor Cochrane. Based on “The House at Pooh Corner” by A. A. Milne.

“The House at Peeps Corner,” submitted by Eneanor Cochrane. Based on “The House at Pooh Corner” by A. A. Milne. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Peepi Longstocking,” submitted by Suzie Schevenell. Based on “Pippi Longstocking” by Astrid Lindgren.

“Peepi Longstocking,” submitted by Suzie Schevenell. Based on “Pippi Longstocking” by Astrid Lindgren. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“The Good Good Peep,” submitted by Kim and Scott Cunningham and Carol Gunther-Mohr. Based on “The Good Good Pig” by Sy Montgomery.

“The Good Good Peep,” submitted by Kim and Scott Cunningham and Carol Gunther-Mohr. Based on “The Good Good Pig” by Sy Montgomery. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Peep Show,” submitted by David Kidd.

“Peep Show,” submitted by David Kidd. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Eragon – Peepafied,” submitted by Maddie Treshinsky. Based on “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini.

“Eragon – Peepafied,” submitted by Maddie Treshinsky. Based on “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Harry Peeper and the Chamber of Secrets,” submitted by Lydia D. Based on “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling.

“Harry Peeper and the Chamber of Secrets,” submitted by Lydia D. Based on “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Peepcy Jackson and the Lightning Thief,” submitted by Harry, Astrid, Olivia and Mom. Based on “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan.

“Peepcy Jackson and the Lightning Thief,” submitted by Harry, Astrid, Olivia and Mom. Based on “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“The Story About Peep,” submitted by Harper Treshinsky. Based on “The Story About Ping” by Marjorie Flack.

“The Story About Peep,” submitted by Harper Treshinsky. Based on “The Story About Ping” by Marjorie Flack. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

“Peep & Tog’s Dinosaur Adventure,” submitted by Fynn Martin. Based on “Tig & Tog’s Dinosaur Discovery” by Sally Garland.

“Peep & Tog’s Dinosaur Adventure,” submitted by Fynn Martin. Based on “Tig & Tog’s Dinosaur Discovery” by Sally Garland. STAFF PHOTO BY CAMERON CASHMAN

By CAMERON CASHMAN

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Published: 03-29-2024 8:37 AM

Modified: 04-04-2024 11:14 AM


The Hancock Town Library received 33 entries into its annual Literary Peep Diorama competition, topping last year’s count of 26 and making it the most submissions the library has received since the event began back in 2017.

The competition gives residents from Hancock and surrounding towns the opportunity to submit dioramas, made with marshmallow Peeps, based on one of their favorite literary works.

“It’s just nice to see the community getting involved using their wit and creativity,” said Library Director Amy Markus. “It’s a really sweet community event – no pun intended!” 

Markus was impressed with this year’s submissions, which were spread across three categories: children, with 12 entries; family, with seven entries; and adult, with 14 entries. Library visitors are encouraged to vote at the library for their favorite submission in each category for the “Peeple’s Choice Awards.” Voting ends on Tuesday, April 2, and the dioramas will be on display until April 8.

To see the entries online, go to hancocktownlibrarynh.wordpress.com/literary-peep-dioramas-2023.

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