Letters About Literature contest

Writing contest champions share their winning letters

May 12, 2017 Secretary of State's Office

Three Washington students showed that the emotional power and inspiration of the written word is as strong as ever. The three state champions in this year’s Letters About Literature contest read aloud their winning entries before a large audience in the Capitol Friday, sharing life lessons they learned from authors who inspired them. Sponsored by the Washington State Library – a division of the Office of Secretary of State – and the Library of Congress, the competition encourages students to…

Letter-writing champions, in their own words

May 20, 2016 Secretary of State's Office

Letters About Literature state champions (from left) Emily Maxfield, Joe Jacobsen and Grace Rivkis with Deputy Secretary of State Greg Lane after receiving their certificates during the awards ceremony at the Capitol. Three Washington students showed how inspiration can be passed forward. The three state champions in this year’s Letters About Literature contest inspired a large audience at the Capitol Friday as they shared life lessons that they learned from authors who inspired them. The Office of Secretary of State…

Champions, in their own words

May 6, 2011 Secretary of State's Office

From left: Acting State Librarian Rand Simmons, John Kang, Abby Bateman, McKenna Conlin, Secretary Reed. It’s a fun and memorable experience for people to visit the State Capitol in Olympia. It’s even more so when you receive an award there. That was the case for three Washington students Friday afternoon, as they were honored by Secretary Reed in his office for being this year’s Letters About Literature state champions. The annual contest encourages students to write letters to their favorite…

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