Adult & Grades K-5, 1/30 minute program, PD&D Rights
http://www.whro.org/education/ReadingRainbow
Sunday, October 11, 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Hear the 2009 WHRO Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest Winners tell about the stories they wrote.
Reading Rainbow 2009 Winners
KINDERGARTEN
1st Place
Valerie Morris “The Magic Pegasus” Botetourt Elementary, Gloucester
Honorable Mention
Nelson Laine Jr. “The Presidential Race” Tidewater Academy, Wakefield
FIRST GRADE
1st Place
Allison Calvert “The Adventure Of Mr. Frog” S.P. Morton Elementary, Franklin
Honorable Mention
Abbie Thornton “The Lost Squirrel” Achilles Elementary, Gloucester
SECOND GRADE
1st Place
Veronika Hamilton “The Dragon Who Did Not Know How To Breathe Fire” W. H. Taylor Elementary, Norfolk
Honorable Mention
Asa Britton-Jenkins “May’s Kite” W. H. Taylor Elementary, Norfolk
THIRD GRADE
1st Place
Kamryn Cooper “Sunny The Snowman” Botetourt Elementary, Gloucester
Honorable Mention
A. Wm Leighton Holm “The Adventures Of Ted, Jeff &Tone” Larchmont Elementary, Norfolk
FOURTH GRADE
1st Place
Ellissa Johnson “Welcome To Dream Land” Homeschooled, Williamsburg
Honorable Mention
Ikeeba Johnson “My Summer Vacation” Pungoteaque Elementary, Accomack
FIFTH GRADE
1st Place
Madeline Sisson “The Upside Down Book” Kings Grant Elementary, Virginia Beach
Honorable Mention
Thaddaeus Springer “A New Beginning” Homeschooled, Virginia Beach
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In anticipation of the fall 2009 premiere of PBS Ken Burns’ and Florentine Films’ six-part series, “THE NATIONAL PARKS: America’s Best Idea,” the 2009 WHRO Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest added a special category for park experiences.
PARK EXPERIENCE Story Winners
1st Place
Malachi Hinton “Paws For A Cause Day At The Park” B. C. Charles Elementary, Newport News
Honorable Mention
Erin Campbell “Into The Cavern” Greenbrier Intermediate, Chesapeake
WHRO sponsors the local competition of Reading Rainbow's Young Writers And Illustrators Contest each year. Information for next year's contest will be sent to media specialists in late January 2010.