We’re pleased to announce the winners of the Dream Catcher Story Contest. Writers were challenged to tell us a story in 300 words or less that is inspired by dreams or capturing dreams.
Special thanks to our judges: Natassia Mendez, Jesse Roth, Nick Smith, and Jasmine Sov.
Here are the winners and honorable mentions. Click on the links to read each story.
Category 1: grades 3-5
- 1st place: “Catching Dreams to Be the Dream” by Madeleine Cham, Age 11, Grade 5
- 2nd place: “Dreams” by Penelope Vuong, Age 11, Grade 5
- 3rd place: “What Happens In The Night” by Zoe Beheshti, Age 9, Grade 3
- Honorable Mention: “The Dream Catching Girl” by Angel Tchigui Koundang, Age 9, Grade 4
- Honorable Mention: “Web of Dreams” by Malena Zamora, Age 10, Grade 4
Category 2: grades 6-8
- 1st place: “The Day and Night” by Hera Hovsepian, Age 13, Grade 8
- 2nd place: “Never Let Go” by Pateel Krikorian, Age 13, Grade 8
- 3rd place: “As You Sleep I Feast!” by April M. Gonzalez, Age 12, Grade 7
- Honorable Mention: “I’m Not the Only One” by Grace Petoyan, Age 13, Grade 8
- Honorable Mention: “A Dream Becoming a Nightmare” by Emelina Hakhnazaryan, Age 12, Grade 7
- Honorable Mention: “Catching Nightmares” by Maggie Hartigan, Age 12, Grade 6