2010 Read Across Kansas - Grow Your BRAIN!
Letters@Literature Winners
All entries to KNEA's Letters@Literature Contest
Read Across America on the Internet - Facebook, SchoolTube & Flickr!
About Read Across America
KNEA's 2010 Read Across America poster
KNEA is encouraging everyone to "Grow Your Brain" and read! Aimed at raising awareness about the importance of reading, the state’s largest reading event is March 2. Like the National Education Association's Read Across America activities, the Kansans celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday border-to-border by encouraging all adults "to pick up a book and read with a child."
“Every year, the imaginations of thousands of Kansas youngsters are ignited when they open up a good book,” said KNEA President Blake West. “Reading expands horizons and fosters creativity. Our reading campaign is not just about one hour or one day of reading, but a lifetime of good reading habits that will translate into academic success.”
Read Across America on the Internet
There are many ways to share ideas, photos, videos and more! We know that YOU know about NEA's Read Across America site! Check out these sites, too.
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 2010 KNEA Letters About Literature Essay Contest Winners
The letters by Brock Garinger, Bern Elementary School; Riley Aversman, Atchison Middle School; and Jessi Glueck, Blue Valley North High School won top honors in the Kansas NEA Letters @ Literature Reading & Writing Essay Contest.
In level 1, grades 4-6, Brock, son of Seth and Jean Garinger in Topeka, wrote to Avi about the book True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.
In level 2, grades 7-8, Riley, son of Tohnya and Rod Aversman in Atchison, wrote to Robert Conroy about the book 1945.
In level 3, grades 9-12, Jessi, daughter of Dr. Robert and Miriam Glueck in Leawood, wrote to Oscar Wilde about The Picture of Dorian Gray.
The winners of the contest are:
Level 1 grades 4-6
Brock Garinger, Bern Elementary
Level 2 grades 7-8
Riley Aversman, Atchison Middle School
Level 3 grades 9-12
Jessi Glueck, Blue Valley North High School
Pictured below, left-right, are Brock Garinger, Riley Aversman and Jessi Glueck.
 
The three will be honored in their hometowns as KNEA will present a certificate and a $50 award during a local presentation.
Here are all of the entries.
Level 1 grades 4 - 6
Level 2 grades 7 - 8
Level 3 grades 9 - 12
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KNEA's 2010 Read Across America poster (contact KNEA for extras).
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