2007 Winning Stories

A big congratulations to all who entered Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest! This year's contest attracted over 700 entries from children throughout Washington and Canada. KCTS 9 is pleased to recognize the following regional winners:

KINDERGARTEN

First Place

The Pufferfish Who Could Not Puff
By Abbey

Honorable Mention

Gladys Wilhelmina and Her Long Blond Beautiful Hair
By Sadie

FIRST GRADE

First Place

The Little Berd
By Sequel

Honorable Mention

I Like to Knit
By Meglacey

SECOND GRADE

First Place

Rat's Best Look
By Lacey

Honorable Mention

Qweenie's Rescue
By Vanessa

THIRD GRADE

First Place

The Treasure Chest
By Michelle

Honorable Mention

The Nutty Squirrel
By Katie

Thank you to volunteers from Literacy AmeriCorps, who assisted with the initial judging. And, thank you to those who served as this year's judges: Lydia Bassett from Washington Humanities Motheread/Fatheread; Erin Colling from Crystal Springs Elementary; Rojean Garnica from Mountlake Terrace Elementary; and Leeta Scott from Literacy AmeriCorps.