LBUSD Students: From Readers to Writers

Several LBUSD students were recognized as winners in the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library’s annual essay contest, which invited students ages 6 to 18 to write on the theme, “How has the library helped you grow?”

This year’s winners were honored at a ceremony at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, where family, friends, and community members celebrated their achievements.

The following LBUSD student winners are:

1st Place and a $100 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

• Andre Cox - Stanford Middle
• Emmarose Norbryhn - Sato
• Logan Potter- Stevenson Elementary
• River Vera Tiv- Mann Elementary

2nd Place and a $75 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

• Felix Hanink - Helen Keller Dual Immersion
• Issac Alvarado - Hamilton Middle
• Kaius Tiv - Mann Elementary
• Lilith Murillo - Grant Elementary

3rd Place and a $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

• Keira Henderson- Longfellow Elementary

Congratulations to our students on their creativity and inspiring passion for reading!