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Tenth Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest
 

2008 CONTEST WINNERS

Thanks to all children, parents and teachers who participated in the 2008 Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest. We extend a very special Thank You to all the children who submitted stories.  The winning stories are now available.

READING RAINBOW WINNERS VIDEO

kindergarten

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The Buffalo and the Boy

by Nell K., Orono, MN

Honorable Mention

The Very First Rainbow 
Elizabeth B., Red Wing, MN

The Hungry Tigers
Calvin M., Minneapolis, MN

 
first grade

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The Smackaroo Kangaroo

by Marina R., Ramsey, MN

Honorable Mention

A New Home for Duck
Cecilia K., Lino Lakes, MN

The Bug
Alex W., Eau Claire, WI

The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Change Colors
Weston W., Red Wing, MN

 
second grade

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How Monkeys Learned to Climb - A Legend

Gracie L., Victoria, MN

Honorable Mention

Fredrick Faces His Fears
Ella Brooke M., Eden Prairie, MN

How the Giraffe Got It’s Long Neck
Allison M., Stillwater, MN

 

third grade

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Making Pirogi with Grandma

by Grace G., St. Paul, MN

Honorable Mention

Minnesconsin
Eliana F., Minneapolis, MN

Arthur and the Homework Machine
Maddie G., Maple Grove, MN

Fuzzy Porcupine’s Big Balloon
Cora Marit R., Ramsey, MN

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