Announcing the Finalists for Taradiddle Youth Writing Contest #2

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Illustration by May Torii for her story that took third place in the Elementary age category

Announcing the Finalists

of Taradiddle Youth Writing Contest #2

While there were many outstanding stories submitted in the recent Taradiddle Youth Writing Contest, the Taradiddle judges reached their final decisions. Please join us in congratulating the finalists.

High School Age Category (14-18 years)

First Place: Allison Xu from Rockville, MD

Second Place: Emily

Third Place: Izzy Caldwell

Honorary Mention: Sandana

Elementary Age Category (13 years and younger)

First Place: Isa Hasan

Second Place: Shawn Hsieh from San Jose, CA

Third Place: May Torii from Bethesda, MD

Honorary Mention: Yunzhe Hong from Fontana, CA

Read their stories here: www.tardiddle.org .

Special thanks to the Taradiddle judges, Julie Dahms, Jimbo Jacobs, and Anna Kelton, DVM.

(The illustration above is by May Torii for her story, "Winter butterflies.")

Mark your calendars for the dates of next year's Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests.

Encourage a young writer to join the Taradiddle Youth Writing Contests by signing up here . There are no fees to enter the contests, and always a fun animal story to write!

The sooner one signs up, the more clues they will receive about the next contest's mystery animal.

Special thanks to the Madison Reading Project for their donation of books to our Book Buddies reading program. While young people can bring their own books to read to the Book Buddies, we also offer a selection of books for them to choose from - and keep if they enjoy what they are reading!

Book Buddies Reading Programs take place every second Saturday 9:30-11:25 am at City Dog Vet Clinic, 1004 East Washington Ave. and every second Wednesday 5-7 pm for Valor residents only. Sign a child up for the City Dog Vet location here ; sign a child up for the Valor location by emailing [email protected] or text (608) 886-8849.

Save the date for #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving on Tuesday, November 29. Be a champion for youth by supporting Guardian Whiskers' youth literacy programs. Your gift will provide unique opportunities for youth to build important life skills for tomorrow. Make your gift here .

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