Grand Prize

*Olivia's Artistry by Hilary H. and Vivian L. Grade 5 at Advantage Academy, Fresh Meadows, NY

1st Prize

*The Adventures of Trashman and Triple R, the Superhero by Sara S. Grade 6 at Summit Middle School, Johnston, IA

The Hairy Story of Nose Hair by Maddie S. Grade 4 at North Winneshiek School, Decorah, IA

Fiskars and the De-ruster 3,000 by Ruby L. and Meg S. Grade 3 at North Winneshiek School, Decorah, IA

2nd Prize

A Lesson in Trust by Hanna J. Grade 5 at Montezuma Elementary School, Montezuma, IA

18 Signatures and 1 Hobo by Madison M. Grade 6 at Oelwein Middle School, Oelwein, IA

Mama Kitty and Me Make a Difference by Thomas H. Grade 4 at North Winneshiek School, Decorah, IA

Firefly Idea by Bailey L. Grade 6 at Louisa-Muscatine Elementary School, Letts, IA

The Black-Eyed Peas by Stacia S. Grade 4 at North Winneshiek School, Decorah, IA

3rd Prize           

A Difference by a Spool of Yarn by Helen J. Grade 6 at Decorah Middle School, Decorah, IA

The Tree's Idea by Haley M. Grade 5 at Valerius Elementary School, Urbandale, IA

The Vegetable Race by Margaret D. Grade 6 at West Middle School, Anamosa, IA

The Cat Who Couldn't Read by Neveah M. Grade 3 at Lambert Elementary School, Manchester, IA

*The Secret Mice Agency by Mitchell U. Grade 3 at Lambert Elementary School, Manchester, IA

You Can Do What's Right by Rylea R. Grade 5 at Decorah Middle School, Decorah, IA

The Birthday Card by Maria H. Grade 2 and April K. Grade 1 at North Winneshiek School, Decorah, IA

The Litterbug by Matthew W. Grade 5 at East Union Community School, Afton, IA

*A Surprise fro Ellie!! by Britney F. Grade 3 at Tipton Elementary School, Tipton, IA

*The Lazy Boy by Alyssa H. Grade 2 at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, Dubuque, IA

Special Recognition                         

*The Mouse that Cared by Alyssa, Danielle, Erin, Joe, Leni, Matt, and Sophie Grade 4 at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, Dubuque, IA

*Kick Ball, Schmick Ball, Play Fair, One and All! by Mrs. Leytem's 4th Grade Class at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, Dubuque, IA

*Stories marked with an asterisk appear in this year's touring production of What a Difference a Play Makes, which will be performed in schools all over the state of Iowa.  Please note that because of time constraints, not all prize winning stories appear in the show. Congratulations to all the winners.