2015
GRAND PRIZE | ELEMENTARY
Megan MAGUIRE – K-K-K-K-Katie – was in 5th grade at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School.
Teacher: Ms. Elyzabeth Schaul.
Student of Miami Conservatory of Music.
GRAND PRIZE | MIDDLE SCHOOL
Elizabeth WOOSTER – Half – was in 6th grade at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.
Teacher: Ms. Lisette Ruiz.
GRAND PRIZE | HIGH SCHOOL
Isis ARGUELLO – The Horror of Our Love – was in 11th grade at Mater Academy.
Teacher: Ms. Perry Lantz.
Congratulations to Isis who developed her story and has now her new book published and sold at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.
FIRST PLACE | ELEMENTARY
Camilo GARRIDO – Opawesome – was in 5th grade at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy. Teacher: Ms. Laura Payne.
Tristan RIOTTI – Maximum Time Travel – was in 5th grade at MCA academy.
Teacher: Ms. Lara Jonasson.
Student of Miami Conservatory of Music.
FIRST PLACE | MIDDLE SCHOOL
Anna de la O – Names and Faces – was in 8th grade at G. W. Carver Middle School.
Teacher: Mr. Richard Hudson.
FIRST PLACE | HIGH SCHOOL
Ryan GUILLEN – Empty Handed – was in 10th grade at Ransom Everglades School.
Teacher: Dr. Kathryn Bufkin.
SECOND PLACE | ELEMENTARY
Eda TEOMETE – Cave Family Adventures – was in 4th grade at Coconut Grove Montessori. Teacher: Ms. Yvonne Yeomanson,
SECOND PLACE | MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ariadna GONZALEZ – Alphabet Soup – was in 7th grade at Aventura City of Excellence School. English teacher: Ms. Stacy Mogul.
SECOND PLACE | HIGH SCHOOL
Rebecca de la O – Elysian – was in 11th grade at Coral Gables High School.
Teacher: Mr. Preston Payne.
THIRD PLACE | ELEMENTARY
Lucas CARVAHLO – An Unforgettable Hero – was in 4th grade at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School.
Teacher: Ms. Eleni Gracés.
THIRD PLACE | MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sidny SIGURLIN HALL – Stella the Super Spy – was in 6th grade at MCA academy.
Teacher: Ms. Christina Lantigua.
Student of Miami Conservatory of Music.
THIRD PLACE | HIGH SCHOOL
Eric CAI – Count – was in 10th grade at Ransom Everglades School.
Teacher: Dr. Kathryn Bufkin.
Tomer ZILBERSHTEIN – The Silence of Words – was in 11th grade at Mast Academy.
Teacher: Mr. Jared Lutz.
HONORARY AWARD | ELEMENTARY
Emma ARNHOLS – Golden Wing – was in 4th grade at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School. Teacher: Ms. Eleni Garcés.
Zoe KATSOUFIS – Camp UOTS – was in 3rd grade at Alexander Montessori School.
Teacher: Mrs. Carlson.
Student of Miami Conservatory of Music.
Graciela LEÓN – In Black and White – was in 4th grade at Coconut Grove Montessori.
Teacher: Ms. Yvonne Yeomanson.
Student of Miami Conservatory of Music.
Nicole RODRIGUEZ – Merriwaka Magic – was in 5th grade at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School. Teacher: Ms. Jennie Webster.
Defne SAMILGIL – Strong in the Heart- was in 4th grade.
Student of Miami Conservatory of Music.
HONORARY AWARD | MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sophia MEDINA – Pathomirror – was in 6th grade at Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy.
Mena WILLIAMS – Not a Normal Summer Break – was in 6th grade at Ponce de Leon Middle School.
HONORARY AWARD | HIGH SCHOOL
Laila ELMOTTALIB – The End – was in 10th grade at Mast@FIU.
Teacher: Ms. Michelle Reyes.
Valeria LOPEZ-TRUJILLO – First Impressions – was in 9th grade at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.
Teacher: Mrs. Lourdes Eschmann.
Bianca SPROUL – A Sky in the Fence – was in 9th grade at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. Teacher: Ms. Ines Stojsic.
CREATIVE AWARD
Isabella LEISER – Puppy Love – was in 4th grade at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School.
Student of Miami Conservatory of Music.