2011 Writers Contest Winners
Over 300 illustrated stories were submitted by children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade throughout our service area. Stories were then judged by educators, librarians, business leaders and WVPT staff.  This year’s winning authors shared their stories in the WVPT studio last spring. Click on the title of the story you would like to hear. 
Kindergarten
First Place

Nicholas Bartram

Jonathan's Camping Adventure

Courthouse Road Elementary
Spotsylvannia County
Honorable Mention

Cami Carpenter

The Pretty Golden Flower

Highland Elementary
Highland County
 
First Grade
First Place

Isabel Rathburn

The Broken Bell

Beverley Manor Elementary
Augusta County
Honorable Mention

Samuel Rooker

The Caterpillar with Two Lives

Keister Elementary
Harrisonburg
 
Second Grade
First Place

Stephen Smith

The Doggie Artist

Homeschooled
Charlottesville
Honorable Mention

Erika Wu

Perfectia

Spring Hill Elementary
Fairfax County

 

 
 
Third Grade
First Place

Walker Lloyd

Karooroo and the Sea Serpent

Venable Elementary
Charlottesville
Honorable Mention

Morgan Brown

The Move

Lacey Springs Elementary
Rockingham County
 
Fourth Grade
First Place

Kayleigh Sprouse

While You Were Gone

Hugh K. Cassell
Augusta County
Honorable Mention

Emily Leary

Trouble in the Toilet

Clymore Elementary
Augusta County
 
Fifth Grade
First Place

Nathan Christensen

Huskoo and the Whale

Homeschooled
Woodbridge
Honorable Mention

Lacey Richardson

Maggie's Epic Journey

Highland Elementary
Highland County

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