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Create Your Own Book Contest 2005
Every year, during National Library Week, students are encouraged to explore their creativity and share the finished product. Many young readers participate in this popular annual contest.

Shown here are some of the truly outstanding books created in 2005!


1st Place: PreK-Grade 2
Kathy Gets Lost by Michelle C.
Van Buren Branch Library


1st Place: Grades 3-5
Fridge, Oh, Fridge by Wallis M.
First Avenue Branch Library


1st Place: Grades 6-8
Was it me? by Naba K.
Van Buren Branch Library


2nd Place: PreK-Grade 2
Spring Time! by Karen P.
Clinton Branch Library


2nd Place: Grades 3-5
Friends or Not by Shanice M.
Springfield Branch Library


2nd Place: Grades 6-8
The Adventures of Joe & Mike by Julian K.
Main Library

3rd Place: PreK-Grade 2
The King of the Castle by Dana A.
Main Library


3rd Place: Grades 3-5
Laura the Princess and the Pony! by Debora B.
First Avenue Branch Library


3rd Place: Grades 6-8
World War III by William V.
Van Buren Branch Library


Honorable Mention: PreK-Grade 2
My Parents and I: A Trip to the Park by Camilla M.
Van Buren Branch Library


Honorable Mention: PreK-Grade 2
The Turtles and Bunny Race by Niruban B.
First Avenue Branch Library


Honorable Mention: PreK-Grade 2
The Earth and Me by Katiesha A.
Vailsburg Branch Library


Honorable Mention: PreK-Grade 2
The Big Sleepover by Maya W.
Weequahic Branch Library

Honorable Mention: Grades 3-5
The Spring Flower by Anna V.
First Avenue Branch Library


Honorable Mention: Grades 3-5
Sam's Day Off by Itanna H.
Clinton Branch Library


Honorable Mention: Grades 3-5
On My Way to School by Alexandra N.
North End Branch Library


Honorable Mention: Grades 3-5
How to Draw a Person by O'Shea C.
Weequahic Branch Library


Honorable Mention: Grades 6-8
Book of Poems by Kimaya P.
Clinton Branch Library


Honorable Mention: Grades 6-8
The Great Murder Mystery by Shanice R.
Main Library


Honorable Mention: Grades 6-8
Postcard People by Kristen B.
North End Branch Library


Honorable Mention: Grades 6-8
My Poems by Chrystallee R.
Van Buren Branch Library

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