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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.

Contest Results 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
Contest Results 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

Contest Results 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

Enter the Contest reading rainbow logo 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.
Contest Results 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