I saw a princess walking through a rainbow in a book I read. So I made my own book about it. I liked the writing part of my book best.

When I tell my teacher about my award, she'll say, "Congratulations!"

--Megan W., age 5
The Princess Helped the Butterfly

Sometimes it was hard writing the story. I started my story by just typing. I had some pieces of paper with words that I kept, sort of like a rough draft.

I think I might want to be a writer when I grow up. It's fun to write and fun to color. I like writing a lot. Even if there weren't a contest I'd still write stories.

--Gabby R., age 5
The Snowball Effect

I wrote this story because ladybugs and rainbows make me happy. I feel like the ladybug because sometimes I feel a little different. I'm the only girl in my class who can read. Other kids bring me books to read to them.

I love to read, more than write. But I'm going to write more stories. I want to be a TV reporter when I grow up.

Lesson of story: Being yourself is the best thing to be.

--Estefany Amezola L., age 5
La Mariquita Que Queria Ser Como el Arcoitis
(The ladybug that wanted to be like the rainbow)

The lesson of my story is, "Don't be afraid to go upstairs." When I'm afraid, I run quickly just like the boy in my story.

I want to be a doctor when I grow up. But I'm still going to write stories about haunted houses and magic tree houses. The Magic Tree House is my favorite book.

When my teacher finds out I'm a winner, she'll say, "Good Job."

--Matthew R., age 6
The Haunted House