Pictured are the winners of the Juneau Public Libraries' Bookmark Contest.

Pictured are the winners of the Juneau Public Libraries' Bookmark Contest.

Bookmark Contest winners announced

The Juneau Public Libraries celebrated the Bookmark Contest in November, a favorite with Juneau kids. This is sponsored each year by the Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries.

A panel of volunteer judges reviewed 1,593 entries and chose one winner and two honorable mentions for each grade level, preschool through eighth grade. Children received gift certificates generously donated by The Amazing Bookstore and Hearthside Books. Printed bookmarks are available at any public library.

Preschool Winner: Riley Moy

Honorable Mentions: Woody Collins, Neviah Blanton

Kindergarten Winner: Robin Dunivin

Honorable Mentions: Keagan Andrews, Marcus Fisi

First Grade Winner: Naomi Blackwell

Honorable Mentions: Kai Mesdag, Violet Bowhay

Second Grade Winner: Riley Soboleff

Honorable Mentions: Ethan Van Kirk, Ireland Higgins

Third Grade Winner: Emmett Mesdag

Honorable Mentions: Clara Ferguson, Alder Caouette

Fourth Grade Winner: Indie Goddard

Honorable Mentions: Owen Neely, Kiara Rebustes

Fifth Grade Winner: Elizabeth Djajalie

Honorable Mentions: Cedar Croteau, Chloe Casperson

Sixth Grade Winner: Micheel Martin

Honorable Mention: Katie Ortega, Rylee Rosson

Seventh Grade Winner: Nancy Liddle

Honorable Mentions: Yale Cristobal, Brenner Burton

Eighth Grade Winner: Virginia Potts

Honorable Mentions: Johnny Barnhill, Erick Hernandez Jr.

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