Third Grade

James Nelson

"Gardening Through Tragedy"

Plaza School, Teacher: Jennifer Crane, Glenn County

Fourth Grade

Rebecca Gonzalez

"Diary of a Nectarine Tree"

Our Lady of Fatima School, Teacher: Amanda Harvey, Stanislaus County

Fifth Grade

Sofia Magni

"The Ketchup Dream"

Sacred Heart School, Teacher: Serra Trovao, Stanislaus County

Sixth Grade

Blake Chrisman

"Saved"

Excel Academy Charter School, Teacher: Annie Mun, Riverside County

Seventh Grade

Cooper Overholtzer

"Charlie's Cilantro Crop"

Gratton School, Teacher: Rexann Casteel, Stanislaus County

Eighth Grade

Nicholas Cortez

"Caesar's Salad"

Sacred Heart School, Teacher: Elaine Magni, Stanislaus County

Honorable Mention

Gabrielle Warmerdam

"Gabee's Magic"

Visalia Montessori School, Teacher: Irela Perez, Tulare County