BEST OF SHOW AWARDS
The $500.00 Ruth & Bernard J. Kallenberg Memorial Best of Show Award - Literary goes to Charleigh Carstensen for Never Ending Cycle • 9th Grade • Northwood High • Keri Donaghey, Teacher • Shannon Wall, Principal
The $500.00 VSAF Best of Show Literary Award goes to Jayah Lancop for The Stray • 6th Grade • North Caddo Elementary/Middle • Kristi Guinn, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
PORTFOLIO AWARDS
The $500.00 High School Literary Portfolio Award goes to Ella Grace Richardson • 12th Grade • Providence Classical Academy • Jasmine Winterton, Teacher • Charles Mooney, Principal
The $200.00 Middle School Literary Portfolio Award goes to Riya Koticha • 8th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Samantha Green, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
LITERARY IMAGE OF ARTBREAK
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Lauren Wiley for My Home • 3rd Grade • Caddo Heights Math/ Science Elementary • Tiffany White, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, lll, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Frances Melvin for Animals • 4th Grade • Fairfield Elementary Magnet • Rebecca Miller, Teacher • Amy Williams, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Emersyn Ougel for Happiness • 4th Grade • Eden Gardens Elementary Magnet • Deanna Wagner, Teacher • Felecia Gipson, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Laila Harris for Spring Bloom • 5th Grade • Bethune Oak Park Elementary • Mishuna MacDonald, Teacher • Dequinton Harrison, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to John Cabrera for Ice Cream or Gelato? • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Natalie Chaisson, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Liam Johnston for A Walk in the Forest • 7th Grade • Southfield School • Holli Hagler, Teacher • Kirstin Cloutier-Spinelli, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Karis Melvin for "The Palatte of Autumn" • 7th Grade • Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet • Louise Dove, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Samarah Morris for Wonder • 8th Grade • AMIkids Caddo • D'Arcy Cook, Teacher • Shonda Ford, Principal
The $100.00 Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to Roxanna Dupont for "A Letter to Time" • 10th Grade • Northwood High • Rebecca Galambos, Teacher • Shannon Wall, Principal
The $100.00Image of ArtBreak Literary Award goes to AndrewCokrell for An Apple • 12th Grade • Evangel Christian Academy • Jemima Deutsch, Teacher • Stacie Rathbun, Principal
LITERARY BEST OF LEVEL AWARDS
The $100.00 Best of PreK Award goes to Ruby Palmer for pre K • Pre K • Eighty-First Street ECE • Vicki Evans, Teacher • Lisa Mason-Hollins, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Kindergarten Award goes to Catalyse Wayne for A Fun Day at the Beach • Kindergarten • University Elementary • Lauren McDaniel, Teacher • Ashley Atkins, Principal
The $100.00 Best of First Award goes to JaMarion Thomas for Snaggle Teeth • 1st Grade • Judson Fundamental Magnet Elementary • Britney Merolla, Teacher • LaKeisha Goree, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Second Award goes to Elle Chapman for Spring Days • 2nd Grade • Eden Gardens Elementary Magnet • Emily Ginn, Teacher • Felecia Gipson, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Third Award goes to Claude Guidry for The Junkyard Dog • 3rd Grade • South Highlands Elementary Magnet • Katie Chirheart, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Fourth Award goes to Kennedy Simmons for Weather Girl • 4th Grade • South Highlands Elementary Magnet • Faye Yates, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Fifth Award goes to Madison Washington for Spring • 5th Grade • Bethune Oak Park Elementary • Mishuna MacDonald, Teacher • Dequinton Harrison, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Sixth Award goes to Hailey Ward for Pancakes vs. Waffles • 6th Grade • Bossier Christian Academy • Ashley Grantham, Teacher • Natorshau Davis, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Seventh Award goes to Maxwell Leber for In My Kingdom • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Pam Jordan, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Eighth Award goes to Lauren Bryant for "The Land We Lost" • 8th Grade • Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet • Katherine Beeman, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Ninth Award goes to Davlyn Spence for Betrayal of the Body • 9th Grade • Caddo Magnet High • Margaret Rose Lutz, Teacher • Amanda Dolph, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Tenth Award goes to Mary Rose Pedrotty for Cross Above Her Door • 10th Grade • Caddo Magnet High • Nia Carmody, Teacher • Amanda Dolph, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Eleventh Award goes to Grace Goins for Thirty Seconds of Fate • 11th Grade • Caddo Magnet High • Barbara McGuire, Teacher • Amanda Dolph, Principal
The $100.00 Best of Twelfth Award goes to Maddison Ramos for "Almost There" • 12th Grade • Northwood High • Jana Subias, Teacher • Shannon Wall, Principal
LITERARY VSAF BEST OF LEVEL
The $100.00 VSAF Best of Elementary Award goes to Taymoury Yorks for Make Up • 3rd Grade • Pine Grove Elementary • Chandra Foster, Teacher • Kylie Cotton, Principal
The $100.00 VSAF Best of Middle Award goes to Courtney Wells for Dear Basketball • 6th Grade • North Caddo Elementary/Middle • Kristi Guinn, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
The $100.00 VSAF Best of High School Award goes to Timothy Easom for Freedom • 10th Grade • North Caddo Magnet High • Mary Irvin, Teacher • Jason Laufenburg, Principal
LITERARY GENRE AWARDS
Best of Poetry – Free Verse Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Free Verse Award: Elementary goes to Ralynn McDonald for Broken Records: A World Without Music • 4th Grade • Judson Fundamental Magnet Elementary • Alexis Ashley, Teacher • LaKeisha Goree, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Free Verse Award: Middle School goes to Cate Allien for Friends • 8th Grade • Bossier Christian Academy • Ashley Grantham, Teacher • Natorshau Davis, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Free Verse Award: High School goes to Tyler Franks for My Heart Runs Before I Do • 9th Grade • C.E. Byrd High • Carolyn Hale, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
Best of Poetry – Haiku Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Haiku Award: Elementary goes to Taliyah Johnson for Panda • 4th Grade • Westwood Elementary • Amanda Racine, Teacher • Lynn Gardner, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Haiku Award: Middle School goes to Madeleine Maier for The End of the Path • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Pam Jordan, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Haiku Award: High School goes to Elaine Lu for Monsoon • 12th Grade • Caddo Magnet High • Andrew Medlin, Teacher • Amanda Dolph, Principal
Best of Poetry – Humorous Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Humorous Award: Elementary goes to Logan Dickinson for Ode to the Midnight Prowler • 5th Grade • Judson Fundamental Magnet Elementary • Juliuna Anderson, Teacher • LaKeisha Goree, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Humorous Award: Middle School goes to Kaydence Reed-Hayes for Wake up, Brush my teeth,Take a shower, And repeat • 6th Grade • Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle • Miss Wayne, Teacher • Lynette Hampton, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Humorous Award: High School goes to Jordyn Woodall for "That One Monster" • 9th Grade • Northwood High • Keri Donaghey, Teacher • Shannon Wall, Principal
Best of Poetry – Narrative Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Narrative Award: Elementary goes to Addison Leary for Gazing at the Stars • 5th Grade • University Elementary • Lauren McDaniel, Teacher • Ashley Atkins, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Narrative Award: Middle School goes to Moyin Ogundeji for The Night the Moon Forgot Its Light • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Pam Jordan, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Narrative Award: High School goes to Siyue Lenford for "I Grew Up Without You" • 9th Grade • Northwood High • Keri Donaghey, Teacher • Shannon Wall, Principal
Best of Poetry – Rhyming Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Rhyming Award: Elementary goes to Ariana March for Cozy Cats Home • 5th Grade • Word of God Academy • Jennifer Schaff, Teacher • Crystal Toothman, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Rhyming Award: Middle School goes to Kathryn Petet for Ode to God • 6th Grade • Southfield School • Laurie Burk, Teacher • Kirstin Cloutier-Spinelli, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Poetry - Rhyming Award: High School goes to Aubrey McNeely for You Told Me to Grow Up • 11th Grade • Evangel Christian Academy • Jemima Deutsch, Teacher • Stacie Rathbun, Principal
Best of Prose – Descriptive Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Descriptive: Elementary goes to Lillian Hinton for Moth's Grey Wings • 4th Grade • Summerfield Elementary School • Jessie Childers, Teacher • Tamekia Smith, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Descriptive: Middle School goes to ShaDiamond Nelson for The Bridge Between us • 8th Grade • Turner Elementary/Middle School • M. Lindsy, Teacher • Darrell Webb, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Descriptive: High School goes to Madilyn Brooks for Stuck on Sheet • 11th Grade • C.E. Byrd High • Emily Smith, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
Best of Prose – Essay Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose Award - Essay: Elementary goes to Sylvie Calahan for Penguins • 2nd Grade • Southfield School • Allison Taylor, Teacher • Nicci Bandermann, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose Award - Essay: Middle School goes to Veronica Ochill for Call of the Wild • 8th Grade • Bossier Christian Academy • Ashley Grantham, Teacher • Natorshau Davis, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose Award - Essay: High School goes to Brady Quinlan for 2nd Amendment • 11th Grade • C.E. Byrd High • Emily Smith, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
Best of Prose – Humorous Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Humorous Award: Elementary goes to Rayne Parsons for Police Officer • Kindergarten • Midway Professional Development Elementary • Chekera Simon, Teacher • Lashonda Diouf, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Humorous Award: Middle School goes to Cordyell MItchell for "Roast of Darth Vader" • 8th Grade • Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet • Chelsea Gary, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Humorous Award: High School goes to Tori Dusan for Honda Pilot Terms and Conditions • 11th Grade • C.E. Byrd High • Emily Smith, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
Best of Prose – Personal Narrative Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Personal Narrative Award: Elementary goes to Talia South for A Change in the World • 4th Grade • Pine Grove Elementary • Chandra Foster, Teacher • Kylie Cotton, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Personal Narrative Award: Middle School goes to Aingzley Brock for "My Story" • 7th Grade • Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet • Louise Dove, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Personal Narrative Award: High School goes to Roselyn Montes for "My First Heartbreak" • 9th Grade • Northwood High • Keri Donaghey, Teacher • Shannon Wall, Principal
Best of Prose – Short Story Awards:
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Short Story Award: Elementary goes to Brenden Phillips for Spring Cleaning • 5th Grade • Midway Professional Development Elementary • Martin, Katrina, Teacher • Lashonda Diouf, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Short Story Award: Middle School goes to Chanel Thomas for The Watchmen's Catharsis • 8th Grade • Ridgewood Middle • Michkayla Coleman, Teacher • Felicia O'Neal, Principal
The $50.00 Best of Prose - Short Story Award: High School goes to Johnny Ramirez for Over and Last Out • 10th Grade • Caddo Magnet High • Casey Williamson, Teacher • Amanda Dolph, Principal
LITERARY JURORS’ CHOICE
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Nola Geer for Cheer • Pre K • A.C. Steere Elementary • Amber Robinson, Teacher • Courtney Leblanc, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Joey Lobrano for Dirtbike • Pre K • Southfield School • Lauren Rhodes, Teacher • Nicci Bandermann, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Gianni Washington for Pre K • Pre K • Eighty-First Street ECE • Vicki Evans, Teacher • Lisa Mason-Hollins, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Brooks Brice for The Tooth Will Not Come Out • Kindergarten • South Highlands Elementary Magnet • Cindy Lott, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Eydan Robertson for Teddy • Kindergarten • A.C. Steere Elementary • Melissa Price, Teacher • Courtney Leblanc, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Emma Wang for The Seasons • Kindergarten • Eden Gardens Elementary Magnet • Courtney Padgett, Teacher • Felecia Gipson, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Abel Young for Cat Dreams • Kindergarten • North Caddo Elementary/Middle • Tonya Sedrick, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Anay Pant for Eric and His Friend Bluey • 1st Grade • Eden Gardens Elementary Magnet • Sharmin Woolbert, Teacher • Felecia Gipson, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Sinclair Salvail for Cats • 1st Grade • Eden Gardens Elementary Magnet • Becky Lary, Teacher • Felecia Gipson, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Anna Yim for My Baby Sister • 1st Grade • South Highlands Elementary Magnet • Cindy Lott, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Bennie Garner for The Dream • 2nd Grade • Caddo Heights Math/ Science Elementary • Elizabeth Jenkins, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, lll, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Elliot Lange for What Makes Me Smile • 2nd Grade • A.C. Steere Elementary • Kristen Meaux, Teacher • Courtney Leblanc, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Leya Sit for My Trip to India • 2nd Grade • Southfield School • Felicia Smeltzer, Teacher • Nicci Bandermann, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Hazel Aplin for Clara’s Life • 3rd Grade • Fairfield Elementary Magnet • Anna Kankia, Teacher • Amy Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Elise Stewart for The Doors of Nightmare • 3rd Grade • University Elementary • Lauren McDaniel, Teacher • Ashley Atkins, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Rashid Theus for Monster Trucks • 3rd Grade • A.C. Steere Elementary • Rachel Opie, Teacher • Courtney Leblanc, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Makenzie Winn for Raindrop Journey • 3rd Grade • South Highlands Elementary Magnet • Brittany McGee, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Kamdyn Brown for My Puppy • 4th Grade • Fairfield Elementary Magnet • Theresa Meerpohl, Teacher • Amy Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Wrenn Chapman for Fridays • 4th Grade • Fairfield Elementary Magnet • Rebecca Miller, Teacher • Amy Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to John Williamson for Very Big Truck • 4th Grade • Forest Hill Elementary • Trinna Mackey, Teacher • Yolonda Gibbs, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Ryliegh Allen for Spring! • 5th Grade • Mooringsport Elementary • Robin Leger, Teacher • Debbie Kurkiewicz, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Madison Downey for Edmund and the Centaur • 5th Grade • Shreve Island Elementary • Rachel Collins, Teacher • Sandra Mack, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Olivia Offutt for One Wish • 5th Grade • South Highlands Elementary Magnet • Shawn Greer, Teacher • Heather Williams, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Willie Richmond for Sunshine • 5th Grade • Caddo Heights Math/ Science Elementary • Talisa Specks, Teacher • Cleveland Mouton, lll, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Annabelle Dickson for I Am... • 6th Grade • Southfield School • Laurie Burk, Teacher • Kirstin Cloutier-Spinelli, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Joy Paris for Hunger • 6th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Madison Robinson, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Joeleana Polk for Sun And Stars • 6th Grade • North Caddo Elementary/Middle • Kristi Guinn, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Tessa Atkins for My Own Face • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Pam Jordan, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Romello Brown for Golden Chalk and Open Skies • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Karen McInnis, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Beverly Cassius for Where I'm From • 7th Grade • Caddo Middle Magnet • Karen McInnis, Teacher • Robin DeBusk, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Zayne Simon for Miss You Grandpa • 7th Grade • Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet • Louise Dove, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Cate Allien for Jesus • 8th Grade • Bossier Christian Academy • Ashley Grantham, Teacher • Natorshau Davis, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Morghan Coatney for Soulmates • 8th Grade • Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet • Charlotte Russell, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Zane Powers for Down By The Wave Side • 8th Grade • North Caddo Elementary/Middle • Janet Tarver, Teacher • Nicolas Cunningham, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Khloe Davis-Stamps for Legacy of MJ (Michael Jordan) • 8th Grade • Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet • Chelsea Gary, Teacher • Maria Edwards, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Eden Fromm for The Louisiana Bayou • 9th Grade • Caddo Magnet High • Margaret Rose Lutz, Teacher • Amanda Dolph, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Kabren Harris for Stressed • 9th Grade • Evangel Christian Academy • Malli Bieniek, Teacher • Stacie Rathbun, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Goes to Jacob James for Porky On Vacation • 9th Grade • C.E. Byrd High • Margaret Cox, Teacher • Jerry Badgley, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Belle St Amant for Monday Morning • 9th Grade • C.E. Byrd High • Carolyn Hale, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Ivy Bodily for The House Where I Used to Live • 10th Grade • Caddo Magnet High • Nia Carmody, Teacher • Amanda Dolph, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Manny Coil for America • 10th Grade • North Caddo Magnet High • Mary Irvin, Teacher • Jason Laufenburg, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Goes to Jennifer Hernandez for Colored Stars • 10th Grade • TAP - Southwood High • Jessica Tackett, Teacher • Vicki Lawrence, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Goes to Adrihanna Mcdermott for Pretty In Pink • 10th Grade • North Caddo Magnet High • Emily Gulett, Teacher • Jason Laufenburg, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Da'Shawn Sloane for Lost Ambience • 10th Grade • Southwood High School • Amanda Thurman, Teacher • LaToria Grant, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Sarah Smith for What is Black • 10th Grade • C.E. Byrd High • Stephanie Springer, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Jackson Govener for Ace of Spades • 11th Grade • Evangel Christian Academy • Jemima Deutsch, Teacher • Stacie Rathbun, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Allie Grace Gregory for Never Dies • 11th Grade • Ascension Classical School • Jennifer Strange, Teacher • Becky Logan, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Julia Price for Strength in Everything • 11th Grade • C.E. Byrd High • Emily Smith, Teacher • Gerald Badgley, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Mackenzie Bennett for Nintendo Switch 2, I Love You • 12th Grade • Caddo Virtual Academy • Parrott, Victoria, Teacher • Tyron Lacy, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Rodrick Loveance for The Clock • 12th Grade • Southwood High School • Sable Sanders, Teacher • LaToria Grant, Principal
The Jurors' Choice Literary Award goes to Jayden Raphiel for NBA 2K26 • 12th Grade • Evangel Christian Academy • Jemima Deutsch, Teacher • Stacie Rathbun, Principal