Third Grade

Luciana Infante

"The Mystery of Luci's Bees"

Plaza School, Teacher: Jennifer Crane, Orland, CA

Fourth Grade

Josiah Wegner

"Not Just Another Nut Story"

4-H Club, Teacher: Sheila Amaral, Turlock/Stanislaus County

Fifth Grade

Josephine Slattery

"The Little Farm Dog"

Twin Rivers Charter School, Teacher: Chelsey Slattery, Yuba City, CA

Sixth Grade

J.W. Wilds

"The Buddha's Hand: A Tale of Resilience"

Sandburg Middle School, Teacher: Rachel Bizzotto, Glendora, CA

Seventh Grade

Jayna Wenger

"Chasing a Dream"

4-H Club, Teacher: Sheila Amaral, Turlock/Stanislaus County

Eighth Grade

Olivia Deveraux

"Her Mother's Dream"

Hickman Charter School, Teacher: Natalia Lemos, Hickman, CA

Honorable Mention

Ava Forsythe

"Lucky's Life"

4-H Club, Teacher: Sheila Amaral, Turlock/Stanislaus County