Young Authors is a statewide literacy contest co-sponsored by the
Illinois Language and Literacy Council and the Illinois Reading Council.
It is a celebration of the written work of children in grades 1-3,
grades 4-6, and grades 7-8.
Here are the winners of the 2019-2020 Young Authors contest:
- Carl Sandburg (grades 1-3):
Gabriela Bumatayo
- Jefferson (grades 4-6):
Emsley White
- CMS (grades 7-8):
Zayna Honn
