Guest of Honor

Waaaay back in February, we received a letter in the mail.  It was from the Hardy Reading Council.  {Hardin & Grundy Counties} The letter informed us that Drue had written a poem at school that was submitted to the reading association, was judged by a committee of teachers and writers and that she had won at the local level!

What a surprise!  We had no idea about the contest or the poem!  =)  She had written it in her daily, winter journal. 

Drue's poem, "Sledding," was then submitted to the State Poetry Contest of the Iowa Reading Association.  Later in March, DD received another letter.  This time, informing and congratulating her because her poem had won SECOND place in the STATE!!

We were invited to a recognition dinner and all of the local winners would read their writings.  May 4th, we left shortly after school and took off for BCLUW where lots of family joined us!  Nanny, Pa, Mimi, RahRah, Uncle Shawn and KK came to hear Drue read her poem and enjoy a children's author speak.  One of Drue's classmates, Waylen, also had also won a student writer award...Drue was excited that he was there, too. 

Drue got to read her poem first.  She was nervous up until the time she got on the chair, then she read like an old pro! She received an award and a children's book from the guest speaker.  After Julia Cook spoke, we purchased a few more books and got to meet the author as she wrote a special note in DD & Dig's new books. 

We were all so proud of her! 

"Sledding"

Sledding is going fast,

I know I don't want to be last!

Sledding with my family is lots of fun,

Would you like to come?

Down the hill is where you go,

Don't get stuck in the deep snow!

Sledding down the snowy hill-

It's the best winter thrill!