2009 READING RAINBOW Young Writers and Illustrators Contest
Winner’s Celebration
Southern Oregon Public Television has chosen the winners of the 2009 Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest. The 1st place winners’ stories will go on to be considered for national judging and prizes. Be sure to click the story links to watch the videos.
Winners List
3rd Grade
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1st place: Keigin T. of Medford, teacher Liz Landon of Hoover Elementary School,
- for the story: One Apple At A Time…For Grammy
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Honorable Mention: Kaelin S. of Eugene, teacher Jani Selven of Crest Drive Elementary School,
- for the story: Hairstyles
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Honorable Mention: Samantha H. of Medford,
- for the story: Lilly’s Necklace
2nd Grade
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1st Place: Dillon C. of Grants Pass,
- for the story: A Grand Escape
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Honorable Mention: Lily F. of Talent,
- for the story: Fighting Saturday
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Honorable Mention: Makenzie G. of Merrill, teacher Kirk Kirkpatrick of Merrill Elementary School,
- for the story: Stay Alive Shorty!
1st Grade
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1st Place: Delaney M. of Jacksonville,
- for the story: Dustballs
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Honorable Mention: Bryce T. of Brookings,
- for the story: Pizza Sticks
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Honorable Mention: Margarette T. of Medford,
- for the story: The Hungry Rabbit
Kindergarten
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1st Place: Sedarah W. of Rogue River, teacher Kami McNeill of Evans Valley Elementary School,
- for the story: My Grandpa
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Honorable Mention: Emilianne R. of Rogue River, teacher Kami McNeill of Evans Valley Elementary School,
- for the story: My Birthday
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Honorable Mention: Max K. of Medford,
- for the story: The Lost Ladybug
Special Thanks
SOPTV would like to thank the sponsors of the 2009 contest: Pacific Power and KIDS TIME! Discovery Experience.
















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