about the contest

Wyoming Letters About Literature promotes the excitement and value of reading and writing. Entries will be judged at the state level in three age categories: grades 4-6, grades 7-8, and grades 9-12. At each level, winners will receive an Amazon gift card worth $150 for first place, $100 for second, or $50 for third. Both individual and classroom entries are welcome.

Questions may be directed to Lucas Fralick at lucas@thinkwy.org or 307. 660.0729. This contest is presented as part of the Wyoming Center for the Book, now housed with Wyoming Humanities.

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This contest is presented as part of the Wyoming Center for the Book, now housed with Wyoming Humanities.

2022-2023 Winners

Grades 4-6:

First Place: 
Leena Martel - Kelly, WY 
When Stars are Scattered 
by Omar Mohamed 

Second Place:
 
Abigail Fleming - Casper, WY 
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (adapted by Susan Hill Long) 

Third Place:
 
Hannah Persson - Lander, WY 
No Summit Out of Sight 
by Jordan Romero and Linda LeBlanc



Grades 7-8:

First Place: 
Kaitlyn Leming - Cheyenne, WY 
The Perfect Place 
by Teresa E. Harris

Second Place:
Delaney Edwards - Pinedale, WY 
A Little House Traveler 
by Laura Ingalls Wilder 

Third Place:
Joel Edwards - Pinedale, WY 
Spearhead 
by Adam Makos 


Grades 9-12:

First Place: 
Cooper J. Pigg - Cheyenne, WY 
Tuesday's With Morrie 
by Mitch Albom 

Second Place:
Tamara Cochran - Casper, WY 
A Clockwork Orange 
by Anthony Burgess 

Third Place:
Emma Locken - Gillette, WY 
Amelia Unabridged 
by Ashley Schumacher 

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