State Writing Champion!

If you know Yahara 5th grader, Jessi Salimes, you know she is smart, creative, hard working, and kind.   But did you also know she is an amazing author and artist?  Jessi recently entered the Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Competition which is offered through our Talented and Gifted programming and she was recognized at the state level with a 1st Place Award for writing and she also earned the Grand Prize at the state level for illustrations!  This year Jessi wrote a sequel to a book that she entered last year that received Honorable Mention that is titled, The Wooden Gate.  This year she put her creative talents on display in the sequel and created a book titled, Beyond the Wooden Gate, which is a pop up book highlighted with incredible art work and color.  Jessi was honored at a reception in Eau Claire, WI for her state award and also honored at Kennedy School in Janesville as a local winner.   We wish Jessi the best of luck in her future and we look forward to reading and enjoying more stories written and illustrated by this talented author and artist!  Congratulations on your awards!