Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Strawberry Rhubarb Entry Credit: Dwayne Carpenter Judge Comment: I felt like this illustration was the best in the class because it clearly represents what the story is about and draws you to it.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Protecting the Pennant Entry Credit: Dwayne Carpenter Judge Comment: Creative, fun, eye catching illustration!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Washington Times Entry Title: Face of Hamas Entry Credit: Greg Groesch Judge Comment: There is no doubt what the story is about by looking at the illustration. Great job!
