Pictures from the contest winner's trip to Washington DC for the reading of his poem at the Library of Congress:

Timothy Weeks read his poem, "Blessed Man," at the Library of Congress.

 He was joined by other poetry contest winners and representatives from National Writing Project and Rural Schools and Community Trust

Accompanying Timothy on the trip was Rebecca Dierking, project director (left), and his mother.

Patricia Gray, host of the Poetry at Noon series at the Library of Congress and published poet, hosted the event in place of Ted Kooser.

Photos taken by Rebecca Dierking