Book Fairs Teacher's Guide: Kids Are Authors 2002 Winners


	2006 Winners 2005 Winners 2004 Winners 2003 Winners 2002 Winners		2002 Winners 2002 Commemorative Winner September 12th…We Knew Everything Would be All Right Written and Illustrated by 1st grade students Masterson Elementary Kennett, Missouri See sample pages On September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day. On each page children experience the comforts of ordinary routines, such as, their teacher reading books to them, having homework and recess, and knowing that 2 + 2 still equals 4. This is a poignant message of hope that reassures us all that even after bad things happen, tomorrow always brings a new day. 2002 Grand Prize Winner Fiction Band of Coyotes Written and Illustrated by 4th grade students Mabel-Canton Elementary School Mabel, Minnesota See sample pages Tap your toes and clap your hands as a band of coyotes lead a musical menagerie on a delightful romp through lessons of nouns and numbers. The rollicking, rhythmic verse makes for a great read aloud while the intriguing paper collage illustrations invite a closer look. Come hear the band and join in the fun! 2002 Grand Prize Winner Nonfiction Who Let the Cat Out of the Bag? Written and Illustrated by 4th grade students Newcastle Avenue Elementary Reseda, California See a sample page It's time to let the cat out of the bag! Idioms can be fun as shown through the unique and intricate collage illustrations designed with handmade paper. The illustrations combine beautifully with the text to bring new clarity and understanding to the often confusing language of idioms. This delightful book provides a great springboard for discussion of the true meaning of some of our most colorful phrases. 2002 Honorable Mentions See the list of entries which are Honorable Mention Winners for 2002.