"I’m just so thrilled to get this prestigious award. I would like to thank my editor, my family and my dogs. Now if I could only learn how to spell. Stay in school kids. A spell checker will only go so far." ~ Cathy Witbeck, Non-Fiction Ages 10-12

“I would like to thank the voting readers of Stories For Children out there in cyberspace for recognizing my writing talents and awarding me this prestigious Granny Award for 2007.

And, I want to thank my editor and publisher Virginia S. Grenier without whom my piece about the Tazmanian Devil would not have reached publication to the masses highlighting the trials of this endangered species.” ~ Nadia Ali, Non-Fiction Ages 7-9

3^rd Place Tasmania’s Little Pouched Devil (May 07)

“When I was a child, each night my father would read my sisters and I the Dutch lullaby Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. We imagined ourselves on the pea green sea and the rhythm of his voice lulled us to sleep. I wrote Under a Blanket of Stars in the hope of providing other children with that special experience.” ~ Ellen Birkett Morris, Poetry 1^st Place Under a Blanket of Stars (Nov. 07)

“SFC is such a joyful, warm-hearted gathering place for young readers and the writers, artists, parents and editors who support them—I am honored to be a part. My website zariahart.com  displays the many illustrations I have created for SFC (as well as a fun animated SFC link)— please everyone feel free to enjoy a visit!  My love and appreciation to Virginia, “Grannyburd” Gayle, and all the wonderful staff at SFC. May we keep growing in touching lives and sharing our inspirations!” ~ Zariah, Non-Fiction ages 3-6 3^rd Place What’s a Sea Treasure That Barks? (July 07)

“I'm so excited to win a Granny award! This was actually my first attempt at writing nonfiction—I usually spend all my time buried in fantasy worlds and fairy tales—so this has really encouraged me to try something new. Thank you!” ~ Jenny Moore, Non-Fiction ages 7-9 1^st Place A Trip With Words (April 07)    

“Thank you Stories For Children for your encouragement, recognition and kindness.  It has been a pleasure submitting to you and I look forward to your continued success!” ~Rachel A. Hamby, Fiction ages 7-9 2^nd Place Snowman’s Face is Missing (Dec. 07)

“I was inspired to write GOING TO VOTE when I learned about my great-grandparents having a similar experience on election day about 100 years ago.  I thought it would be an interesting historical fiction story.” ~ Kate Lott, Fiction ages 10-12 3^rd Place Going to Vote (Aug. 07)

“I would like to thank the Editorial Staff for the Granny Award and the opportunity to share my story with all the Stories for Children's readers.” ~ Jeanette Marchand, Fiction ages 10-12 1^st Place Wind-Song (Sept. 07)

“Who received a Granny?” Penny crossed her arms and stomped her foot.

“Not me.” I took my hands off the keyboard and started dusting the book shelves. “Jingo did it!"

“Children have extraordinary imaginations. They love to pretend and play. My children used to have an imaginary friend, one was Jingo. My daughters would blame stuff on Jingo. So I took that concept and embellished Penny and her friend Jingo. Stories for Children has provided an opportunity for Penny and Jingo. The original story appeared in May and Jingo Did It! appeared in December. The third story, A Salad For Jingo appears in this month’s April issue.

“I look forward to writing further stories with Jingo in the future. Of course, I need to find him.” ~ Roy Kindelberger, Fiction ages 3-6 3^rd Place Jingo Did It! (Dec. 07)

“A million thanks to the wonderful staff at Stories for Children!   You provide an invaluable service to children, parents, teachers, writers and artists everywhere.  I am honored to be a part of it!” ~ Marie Letourneau, Illustration/Artwork 2^nd Place for “Let the Music Out” (Nov. 07)

“They tell you to write what you know. I have one sister whose imaginary friend was named Eli and another who has a gift for confusing common phrases ("White chicken" and "that Presidential house" are some of our faves.) I figured there had to be a story in there somewhere. Thank you so much, SFC, for this award and for believing in the power of stories.” ~ Gabrielle Linnell, 1^st Place Young Author for Eli & Me

“I'm very excited to have won a Granny! Thank you to the editors of Stories for Children Magazine!” ~Heather Cuthbertson, Fiction ages 7-9 1^st Place Jay’s Magic Box (Dec. 07)