Thanks to the hundreds of children who sent in entries for the 7th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest. All of the stories were great and your hard work is appreciated.

Judging all the wonderful entries was tough, but congratulations to the winners:

Kindergarten: Julie Anna Fain of Phoenixville, for Benny, The Hungry Dog

1st Grade: John Pat Mooney of Limerick, The Football Alien

2nd Grade: Kimberly Fabian of Newark, Rats and the Trouble with Storks

3rd Grade: Stephan Bradley of Wynnfield, Ms. Dusty's Field Trip

These winners will now compete in the national Reading Rainbow contest. Good luck!