Kilmer 7th graders, Jessica Maebius, Elaine Zen, and Lindsay Park, wrote and illustrated a picture book as part of Schoalstic's Kids Are Authors contest. They received an honorable mention for their story titled The Magic Shovel.
Kids Are Authors is an annual competition open to students in grades K–8 in the United States and U.S. international schools and is designed to encourage students to use their reading, writing, and artistic skills.
Under the guidance of a project coordinator, children work in teams of three or more students to write and illustrate their own book. The creative process of working in teams helps provide a natural environment to practice editing, teamwork, and communication skills necessary for future success. All students involved get a sense of pride and accomplishment from submitting the team project.
Congratulations to Jessica, Elaine, and Lindsay! We are so proud of your work! Kudos also go out to 7th grade English teacher Mary Kay Folk and Creative Writing teacher Barbara Appling for supporting these students!
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