Reading Rainbow Winners 2009
Reading Rainbow Winners 2009
Twelve young writers grades K – 12 from Tucson and Southern Arizona were recently recognized for their winning stories in the 15th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest.
2008
Kindergarten
Winner - Adam Pace
Sweetcakes
1st Grade
Winner - Tori Parks
Silly Turkey, Silly Chicken
2nd Grade
Winner - Madi Gomm
The Perfect Home
3rd Grade
Winner - Reid Isaac Brümmer
How Zero Came to Be
2007
Kindergarten
Winner - Tori Parks
Blossom the Flower Fairy
2nd Place - Naomi G. Moresi
Picking a Pet
3rd Place - Caliam Fontih
Sam and the Magical Pond
1st Grade
Winner - Madi Gomm
Meagan's Lost Mitten
2nd Place - Summer Rea
I Smile
Hon. Mention - Laulusa
The Slithering Snake Named Sam
2nd Grade
Winner - Reid Isaac Brümmer
Tim and Sue's Ancient Adventure
2nd Place - Luis M. Martinez
My New Teeth
Hon. Mention - Nathan Vandivort
The Little Soap Bubble
3rd Grade
Winner - Sarah Roberts
Terrific Tomato Toothpaste
2nd Place - Margaret Zheng
The Greedy Weasel
3rd Place - Sammie Ball
The Sandwich that Escapes School
Hon. Mention - Jesse E. Smith
Yellow Frog and the Monster
2009
Kindergarten
Winner - Sophia Smith Gatto
My Special Blankie
2nd Place - Stephanie Knott
How is the Moon Shiny
3rd Place - Elissa Marie Ornelas
Family Time is Fun!
1st Grade
Winner - Carolina Sanchez
A Girl with Magical Shoes
2nd Place - Sasha Gil
The Dragon and His Crown
3rd Place - Hanna Bennion
Garden of Lullaby
2nd Grade
Winner - Faithe Lorraine Elsberry
Watermelons are Taking Over
2nd Place - Seo Hyun Yoo
The Pickle Aliens and the Cacti
3rd Place - Andy Liaupsin
A Day in the Life of a Dung Beetle
3rd Grade
Winner - Katie Soler
The Gentle Tornado
2nd Place - Daniel Knight
Carnotaurus Hatches the Eggs
3rd Place - Maura Pierce
The Best Tea Party Ever
This year’s awards are complete and entries are closed. If you are in Kindergarten, First, Second or Third grade, and would like additional information on the contest Read the contest rules. It’s always fun to create your own story. Stuck on where to start? This guide will help you begin.
2006
Kindergarten
Winner - Michaela Lopez
Sammy and the Lollipop
1st Grade
Winner - Alexandra Ralles
Grandma's New Muscles
2nd Grade
Winner - Josephine May Maxwell
The Three Little Pigs- Plus Farmer
3rd Grade
Winner - Zamora Baldwin
Little Irish Man
