Grand Prize

*A Lesson in Rainbows by Maya P. Grade 4 at Westfield Elementary School, Robins, IA

1st Prize

*Fizzy Friend Fiasco by Allison C. Grade 4 at Lambert Elementary School, Manchester, IA

Band Troubles by Ben L. Grade 6 at West Delaware Middle School, Manchester, IA

*Bob's Bedtime Blunder by Adam N. Grade 6 at Oak Hill Academy Home School, Pardeeville, WI

2nd Prize

Vinny the Vinegar by Cameron R. Grade 4 at Madison Elementary School, Cedar Rapids, IA

A Birdbrain and Jailbird Become Lovebirds by Alaina B. Grade 3 at Tipton Elementary School, Tipton, IA

Alex Gets a Friend by Victoria H. Grade 4 at Lambert Elementary School, Manchester, IA

Super Star and Evil Square by Abigail K. Grade 3 at Irving Elementary School, Dubuque, IA

The Gift by Marnie V. Grade 5 at Weber Elementary School, Iowa City, IA

3rd Prize           

Zeke's Big Problem by Luke F. Grade 4 at Lambert Elementary School, Manchester, IA

*Tree Being the Best by Tina H. and Ana S. Grade 5 at Winfield-Mt. Union Elementary School, Winfield, IA

*Why Don't You Care by Allison H. and Kassandra B. Grade 6 at West Middle School, Anamosa, IA

The Unhelping Friends by Grant S. Grade 4 at St. Mary's School, Manchester, IA

*The Big Banana Smoothie Shop Problem by Gavin B. and Pierce F. Grade 6 at West Middle School, Anamosa, IA

*5K by Rose G. Grade 5 at Decorah Middle School, Decorah, IA

A Rough Day at School by Kendra B. Grade 3 at Carrie Lee Elementary School, Decorah, IA

Because f Elizabeth by Eliza L. Grade 5 at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, Dubuque, IA

Erick's Responsibility by Kevin K. and Joe F. Grade 6 at West Middle School, Anamosa, IA

The 6 Clear Jellybeans by Morgan E. Grade 5 at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, Dubuque, IA

Special Recognition

*A Very Messy Story of Cleaning Supplies by Stacia S. Grade 5 at North Winneshiek School, Decorah, IA

Me as Me by Olivia S. Grade 6 at Keota Elementary School, Keota, IA                          

A Day at School REWIND! REWIND! by Miss Erickson's 1st Grade Class at Tipton Elementary School, Tipton, IA

*Stories marked with an asterisk appear in this year's touring production of The Very Best Me , which will be performed in schools all over the state of Iowa.  Please note that because of time constraints, not all prize winning stories appear in the show. Congratulations to all the winners.