The 15th Annual Reading Rainbow
Young Writers and Illustrators Contest.

And the Winners Are...

Local Winners

Congratulations to the 2009 Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest winners. The local winners in this year's contest were announced at the Southern Kentucky Book Festival.

Kindergarten:
 Overall Winner
  Anderson Matthews
  "The Cubby Monster"
 Honorable Mention Illustration
  Abby Adams-Smith
  "The Whales Home"
 Honorable Mention Story
  Truman George Tinius
  "My Family Is The Best"

1st Grade:
 Overall Winner
  Danica Hak
  "My Little Brother"
 Honorable Mention Illustration
  Lola Cary
  "One Night Outside"
 Honorable Mention Story
  Lili Keith
  "The Foal"

2nd Grade
 Overall Winner
  Asmita M. Gill
  "The Magic Bubbles and a Dog
  Named Emmy Who Couldn't Fly"
 Honorable Mention Illustration
  Eliza Witty
  "The Girl Who Was A Wolf"
 Honorable Mention Story
  Hannah Hagan
  "The Terrific Gymnastics Girl"

3rd Grade
 Overall Winner
  Chapel Faye Tinius
  "The Magical Violin Case"
 Honorable Mention Illustration
  Rudolph Pike
  "I Like To Draw"
 Honorable Mention Story
  Nupur Chhachhi
  "The Gift"

 

The 15th annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators contest winners was announced at the conclusion of the Southern Kentucky Festival of Books on Saturday, April 18th,  2009 at 3pm.  (see timeline for details).

Below you’ll find a contest timeline, contest rules, and entry forms - (duplicate as needed). The deadline for entry was March 31st.  Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the Southern Kentucky Festival of Books on Saturday, April 18th,  2009 at 3pm.

Maybe you’re new to the contest or mayble you’re one of the dedicated participants who make it an annual tradition.  We’re excited to have you participate in this annual contest that opens childrens minds to the joy of reading and writing.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Barbara Deeb at 1.800.599.2424.

We’re looking forward to seeing your original entry.

2009 Reading Rainbow
Young Writers & Illustrators Contest Timeline

Contest Deadline – Tuesday, March 31, 2009 @ midnight

Mail your entry to : WKYU-PBS Reading Rainbow
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11035
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1035
*Mailed entries must be postmarked by midnight 03/31/09

Drop-off Locations:
Drop your entry into the colorful bookworm containers at the following Bowling Green locations after Feb. 6, 2009:

Barnes & Noble, Children’s section
Bowling Green Public Library, Main Branch
Bowling Green Public Library, Bob Kirby Branch

Also, members of the WKYU-PBS staff will be on hand at Barnes &Noble from 3-5pm CT on 03/31/09 to collect entries.

Winners Celebration – Local winners announced at the 2009 Southern Kentucky Festival of Books, April 18th at 3pm CT in Ballroom D of the Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY.

Rules
Entry Form

Youngsters got a kick-start by attending a writing workshop held Friday, February 6th at Barnes & Noble booksellers in Bowling Green. Very Special Arts Kentucky Director Ginny Miller shared some tips on writing and illustrating a
winning story.   Click here to see photos from the workshop.


 

For more information
www.wkyu.org
www.sokybookfest.org

 

Previous Contests:
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

 

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