Downers Grove Grade School District 58 congratulates all students who participated in the 2016 Illinois Young Authors Conference Contest. This annual writing program invited students to write an original story and submit it to their classroom teacher. Each school selected one manuscript to be featured at the Illinois Young Authors Conference on Saturday, May 14 at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. The conference is co-sponsored by the Illinois Reading Council and the Illinois Language and Literacy Council.
“This writing activity is intended to support classroom teachers in their efforts to encourage and enrich our students’ abilities in writing, reading, sharing and listening,” said Lester LRC Teacher Irene Jackson.
During the upcoming Illinois Young Authors Conference, children will be able to share their stories with renowned authors, educators and other Illinois Young Author school representatives.
Congratulations to all students selected to advance to the Illinois Young Authors Conference!
- Taran Mellacheruvu, Belle Aire, for his story, “Terraria Watching Corruption”
- Payson Horn Salerno, El Sierra, for her story, “Scarlet”
- Connor Lyons and Ben Paladino, Fairmount, for their story, “Connor and Ben’s Somewhat True (not) Awesome Unicorn Adventures”
- Gabrielle Chen, Highland, for her story, “The Life of a Dog”
- Mary Kosowski, Hillcrest, for her story, “Chris Fuller and the Greek Gods – The Lost Goddess”
- Olivia Bouvier, Henry Puffer, for her story, “Just a Dream”
- Sally Lichner, Indian Trail, for her story, “Gus, the Drama King”
- Rachel Rodi and Jenny Dinkel, Kingsley, for their story, “Maria and her Magical Friends”
- Sam Brockway, Lester, for his story, “Jack’s Magic Backpack”
- Josiah Hsu, O’Neill, for his story, “Virtual World”
- Madeline Riske, Pierce Downer, for her story, “Just Began”
- Ana Barnett, Whittier, for her story, “April”