Young Author Competition
It is that time of year again. The Young Authors contest for the 2019-2020 school year is beginning. Let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Tammy Macy, and I am the district coordinator for the contest. I am the Curriculum and Assessment Specialist at the Central Administration Building. I can be reached at 352-3400 ext. 1259, at home 389-2415 or by email macyt@sw1.k12.wy.us. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time with questions that you may have. I would like to say that I am excited to be helping in this process and look forward to receiving the entries from your students. I am asking that you encourage all of your students to participate in this wonderful experience.
Let me begin by giving you some general information. The contest is open to all students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. Fiction, nonfiction and poetry entries will be accepted. The deadline for entries to reach me is January 24, 2020. This will give the scorers time to score the entries and get them to the County committee. I have attached all the necessary forms you will need for your students’ entries. I have only given you one master copy so please make as many copies as you need. I have also attached the County guidelines for the contest. I would encourage you to read over them very carefully to ensure that your students meet all of the requirements. We will be sending one entry representing fiction, nonfiction and poetry from each grade level.
I want to touch base on some of the common mistakes so that no entries will be disqualified.
- Fiction/Nonfiction books may not exceed 4,000 words. If it is over 3,000 words a word count must accompany the entry.
- A book of poetry may either be an epic poem or a collection of five (exactly) poems, and must include a table of contents.
- A book of poems should not include the word poem in the title.
- An author’s name should not appear on the book.
- All books should be in book form and no larger than 9” x 12”.
- All books should have a front cover with a title, and a back cover, which is not part of the text.
- A Young Author entry form must be included with the entry. If you do not want to attach it to the work, you can use a library pocket card.
Judging at both the district and county level will be based upon the 6+1TM Trait writing model. At the District Level, certificates will be awarded to one First, Second and Third place books per grade, per category. At the County Level, certificates will be awarded to one First place and two honorable mentions books per grade, per category. At the State Level, certificates will be awarded to one First Place and two Honorable Mention books per grade, per category. The district celebration will be held at Rock Springs Junior High School’s Auditorium on February 27th at 6:00 p.m. The county celebration will be held at Rock Springs Junior High School’s Auditorium in Rock Springs on March 10th at 6:30 p.m.
If you would like more information or you have questions contact Tammy Macy at 352-3400 ext. 1259, at home 389-2415 or by email macyt@sw1.k12.wy.us.
All necessary forms needed for students to enter are below.
2019-2020 Winners
First Place Winners
Kindergarten Fiction: The Giant Fish
First Grade Fiction: The Slimey Talking Fish
Second Grade Fiction: My First Friend
Third Grade Fiction: The Perfect Puppy
Fourth Grade Fiction: Two Gun Make Teke Rides Again
Fifth Grade Fiction: Kanilla and Avly
Sixth Grade Fiction: The Fourth Forest
Seventh Grade Fiction: Friends and Enemies
Eighth Grade Fiction: A Wish Upon a Shooting Star
Ninth Grade Fiction: Framed
Tenth Grade Fiction: Peace Broken
Eleventh Grade Fiction: Evermore
Twelfth Grade Fiction: Finding Peace in Silence
Kindergarten Non-Fiction: Going Ice Fishing With My Dad
First Grade Non-Fiction: Italy & Greece
Second Grade Non-Fiction: My New Puppy
Third Grade Non-Fiction: California
Fourth Grade Non-Fiction: Arthritis
Fifth Grade Non-Fiction: Our Space
Sixth Grade Non-Fiction: Troubled Waters
Seventh Grade Non-Fiction: The Wonders Above Us
Ninth Grade Non-Fiction: Tubes
Tenth Grade Non-Fiction: A Forever Friend
Eleventh Grade Non-Fiction: Teen Smoking
Twelfth Grade Non-Fiction: Float
Kindergarten Poetry: Me and My Family
First Grade Poetry: Animals and Color
Second Grade Poetry: My Family and a Bug
Third Grade Poetry: The Shape of Words
Fourth Grade Poetry: My Beautiful Holidays
Fifth Grade Poetry: Times of the Year
Sixth Grade Poetry: Seasons of Plenty
Seventh Grade Poetry: The Blue Flame
Ninth Grade Poetry: UnBroken Freedom
Tenth Grade Poetry: The Inner Struggles of an Ornery Teenager
Eleventh Grade Poetry: True Friendship
Twelfth Grade Poetry: My Idiosyncrasies
Second Place Winners
Kindergarten Fiction: The Magic Zoo
First Grade Fiction: The Daddy Daughter Dance
Second Grade Fiction: Vine King and Tiger Claw
Third Grade Fiction: Rocky the Christmas Elf
Fourth Grade Fiction: Veggie Party
Fifth Grade Fiction: Waiter! There's an Eye in my Soup
Sixth Grade Fiction: The Secret Realm
Seventh Grade Fiction: This Wasn't Supposed to Happen
Eighth Grade Fiction: Victoria Bane
Ninth Grade Fiction: FlameRise
Twelfth Grade Fiction: La Mia Famiglia
Kindergarten Non-Fiction: My Horse Ride
First Grade Non-Fiction: Mase Sile Ufenchrs
Second Grade Non-Fiction: Dream Season
Third Grade Non-Fiction: Athabascans
Fourth Grade Non-Fiction: My Trip to Worthen Reservoir
Fifth Grade Non-Fiction: When I Got Diagnosed
Sixth Grade Non-Fiction: My Big Adventure on the Sea
Seventh Grade Non-Fiction: World War II
Eleventh Grade Non-Fiction: Dogs
First Grade Poetry: Interesting Thoughts and Ideas
Second Grade Poetry: My Thoughts
Third Grade Poetry: I Don't Know
Fourth Grade Poetry: So Much Depends Upon
Fifth Grade Poetry: In My Opinion
Sixth Grade Poetry: Nothing Ordinary About Poetry
Seventh Grade Poetry: Progression
Third Place Winners
Kindergarten Fiction: I Have a Dog
First Grade Fiction: The Beautiful Princess
Second Grade Fiction: Koala Dives Deep in the Sea
Third Grade Fiction: The Boy Who Knew Everything
Third Grade Fiction: The Big Foot Attack
Fourth Grade Fiction: Star Girl
Fourth Grade Fiction: Sky's Adventure: A Dragon's Tale
Fourth Grade Fiction: Close Call
Fifth Grade Fiction: Kids Take Over
Sixth Grade Fiction: Mr. Linden's Library
Seventh Grade Fiction: Cooper's Journey
Ninth Grade Fiction: A Broken Empire
Kindergarten Non-Fiction: My Sister Fell Down the Stairs
First Grade Non-Fiction: Dragons, Fairies, and Trolls Oh My!
Second Grade Non-Fiction: Komodo Dragon
Third Grade Non-Fiction: Koalas
Fourth Grade Non-Fiction: Javier Enrique Moreno
Fifth Grade Non-Fiction: Terrell Davis
Sixth Grade Non-Fiction: Bre's Story
Seventh Grade Non-Fiction: National Champs
First Grade Poetry: My Family and Animals
Second Grade Poetry: My Family and Pets
Third Grade Poetry: Life on the Inside
Fourth Grade Poetry: Wonderful Winter
Fifth Grade Poetry: All Over the Place
Sixth Grade Poetry: Wonderful Wyoming
Seventh Grade Poetry: The Great Outdoors
2020 County Winners
First Place Winners
Fiction:
Kindergarrten: The Giant Fish by Karsen Stainbrook
First Grade: The Slimey Talking Fish by Boyd Hickerson
Second Grade: My First Friend by Ashton Keelin
Third Grade: The Perfect Puppy by Brooklyn Jackson-Dunn
Fourth Grade: Two Gun Man Teke Rides Again by Evan Berry
Fifth Grade: Invasion by Mason Munoz
Sixth Grade: The Fourth Forest by Miriam Parker
Seventh Grade: Friends and Enemies by Emily Anderson
Eighth Grade: A Wish Upon A Shooting Star by Shane Meats
Ninth Grade: Framed by MyKenzy Davis
Tenth Grade: Haddix by Amaya Spartz
Eleventh Grade: The Conduit by Edana Jakubowski
Twelfth Grade:The M-388 by Alexander Shafe
Non-Fiction:
Kindergarten: My Rocking Chair by Maycie Johnson
First Grade: Rules by Jaylee Simkin
Second Grade: My New Puppy by Brynn Powell
Third Grade: Safety Tips for Kids by Carter Johnson
Fourth Grade: Arthritis by Emma Burdette
Fifth Grade: William Frederick Cody (Buffalo Bill) by Madelyn Thomas
Sixth Grade: Troubled Waters by Aunica Mayne
Seventh Grade: The Wonders Above Us by Ivie Schaechterle
Eighth Grade: My Musicals by Haylie Johnson
Ninth Grade: Tubes by Alaina Kothe
Tenth Grade: The Boulder on the Hill by Allison Brown
Eleventh Grade: Five More Minutes by Jacob Fuss
Twelfth Grade: Float by Celeste Keelin
Poetry:
Kindergarten: Me and My Family by Karsen Stainbrook
First Grade: Animals and Color by Boyd Hickerson
Second Grade: Dinosaurs Make Sense by Keegan Patterson
Third Grade: The Adventures of Recess by Miles Kreis
Fourth Grade: My Beautiful Holiday by Abby Miller
Fifth Grade: Times of the Year by Lexana Guerrero
Sixth Grade: Winter A Book of Poetry by Sydney Bowen
Seventh Grade: A World of Emotions by Abigail Allred
Eighth Grade: Life's Simple Treasures by Sariah Maez
Ninth Grade: Unbroken Freedom by Alaina Kothe
Tenth Grade: Sixty Percent by Allison Brown
Eleventh Grade: True Friendship by Porter Hansen
Twelfth Grade: My Idiosyncrasies by Celeste Keelin
Honorable Mentions
Fiction:
Kindergarten: Bad Gerald by Gavin Almeida
Kindergarten: Stella's Trip Over The Rainbow by Ellena Olivas
First Grade: Alone in a Zoo by Carson Core
Second Grade: Lost in Paris by Dalton Miller
Second Grade: My Friend Kevin by Evan Vendetti
Third Grade: The Boy Who Became a Super Hero by Caden Knudsen
Fourth Grade: The Strange Cloud by Oliver Wisniewski
Fifth Grade: Kanilla and Avly by Karla Moreno Lizarraga
Fifth Grade: I Know I am Loved Now by Ellie Quiroz
Sixth Grade: The Hike by Connor Brady
Eighth Grade: A Hero's Tale by Emily Brady
Tenth Grade: Peace Broken by Kalesy Robinson
Eleventh Grade: Evermore by Porter Hansen
Twelfth Grade: Finding Peace in Silence by Kaitlyn Duran
Non-Fiction:
Kindergarten: Going Ice Fishing With My Dad by Josiah Heath
First Grade: Italy & Greece by Serenity Bowers
First Grade: Waterfalls by Myah Quiroz
Second Grade: A Pet You Might Have by Raelyn Callahan
Third Grade: California by Olivia Hoopes
Fourth Grade: All About Sloths by Sophia Hodges
Fifth Grade: Our Space by Emeree Brostoski
Sixth Grade: Chromophobia by Sydney Bowen
Ninth Grade: How Not to Impress a Girl by Elena Barrera
Tenth Grade: A Forever Friend by Kalesy Robinson
Eleventh Grade: Teen Smoking by Trea Denny
Twelfth Grade: Rivals by Carly Kettering
Poetry:
Kindergarten: The Dog Goes to the Park by Lila Kreis
Second Grade: My Family and a Bug by Asher Romero
Third Grade: The Shape of Words by Cora Murcray
Fourth Grade: Animals at a Party by Dylan Witt
Fifth Grade: A Little Bit of Luck by Madelyn Thomas
Sixth Grade: Seasons of Plenty by Jane Spencer
Seventh Grade: The Blue Flame by Ivie Schaechterle
Tenth Grade: The Inner Struggles of an Ornery Teenager by Kalesy Robinson
Eleventh Grade: El Primer Libro by Levi Peterson