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review by Aminda Zou, age 14 Dress Codes for Small Towns by Courtney Stevens Courtney Stevens narrates a thrilling story in the novel Dress Codes for Small Towns. It takes place in the small town of Otters Holt from the perspective of a young girl named Billie McCaffrey (and occasionally from Davey). The […]
Age 12-14 Category First Place Camille Echeverri Age 14, California School of the Arts Untitled Pen, ink, watercolor; 9 x 12 inches Beautiful. Great composition and details, color and control, use of the various mediums. It’s clean, imaginative, interesting, creative, and humorous. The traveler is ready for a new journey […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 1st place Category 2 (ages 12-14) Isaac Rishwain Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “A New Beginning” Gabriel reminiscences about his hometown as he leaves for a new life in the U.S. In a land, promised to bring something magnificent, beyond […]
review by Jacob Chon, age 16 The Final Six by Alexandra Monir Naomi, an Iranian-American high schooler, and Leo, an Italian orphan, have barely anything in common. Although both experience the firsthand tragedies of climate change, they live on opposite sides of the globe. That is, until they are selected into an elite […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 2nd place Category 2 (ages 12-14) Anni Guo Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “Syria to Europe” Two young refugees seek a safe haven. “I’m scared. Where’s Mommy?” Nasir asked. “Shh! She’ll be right back.” Fatima, an eleven year old […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 3rd place Category 2 (ages 12-14) Olivia Barrios Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “No Looking Back” The narrator and her Mami escape to California. I take one last look inside the house, take a deep breath, then close the door […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest Honorable Mention Category 2 (ages 12-14) Amber Elias Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “Trapped” I had always thought that there was no other way. That I would stay in this dull, repetitive loop until I died. But something happened that […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest Honorable Mention Category 2 (ages 12-14) Hannah Cahalan Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “Who Reads The Waterfall On The Other Side” The mage stared at the waterfall as it glinted in the sun The water rushing down as it filled […]
review by John Chon, age 16 Whisper by Lynette Noni Whisper, by Lynette Noni, is a science-fiction book, one of many that have proliferated the scene as of late. This book is set in modern day, and it really puts the fiction in science fiction, with magical science that does not check out. […]
We’re pleased to announce the Young Readers League 2018 Contest winners! This year we received 226 entries. Thank you everyone who participated. Writing Contest This year, young writers were challenged to tell us a ghost story in 300 words or less. Special thanks to our judges: Allison Hill (Vromans), Shauna Redmond, Jean […]