On Thursday, June 4th, 2009, Writopia writers, Noa Bendit-Shtull, Sarah Dash, Louis Evans, Emma Goldberg, Ana Henry, Alice Markham-Cantor, Angelica Modabber, Eunju Namkung, Ena Selmanovic, Rachel Sobelsohn, Rebecca Shubert, Rebecca Teich, Kal Victor, and Isis Yoon went to Carnegie Hall where they were bestowed National Silver and Gold Medals from the 2009 Scholastic Awards for their exceptional short stories, memoirs, and poetry. (Only 1% of those who submitted across the country were recognized with these honors!)
Highlights: Paul Giamatti was there to perform a few of the winners' pieces; Tony Kushner gave a hilarious and deeply inspiring key note address. During the ceremony, Louis and I had the honor of introducing Dick Robinson, CEO of Scholastic, son of the founder of the Awards. Louis tweaked the script we were given, turning a proper introduction into shtick. Was great fun.
The next day, I had the pleasure of leading a discussion with award-winning creative writing teachers who flew in from across the country to accompany their students to this milestone event in their lives. 
My baby and husband were there, too :-).
The next day, I had the pleasure of leading a discussion with award-winning creative writing teachers who flew in from across the country to accompany their students to this milestone event in their lives.
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