Hey, Little Ant Essay Challenge Judged

Should the Ant get squished, should the ant go free? We leave the Kid with the raised up shoe. What do you think that Kid should do?
-Picture Book, Hey, Little Ant

A fine group of educators, parents and children’s book authors gathered at the home of author, Phillip Hoose to judge the artwork entries by Kindergarten thru 3rd Graders to the Hey, Little Ant Essay Challenge. There was much concentration, debate, and laughter as the amazing submissions were reviewed.

Meanwhile across the country, 17 additional judges are reviewing the writing samples submitted online by kids in Grades K-3. Results will be announced on May 21, 2008 at The Hey, Little Ant Essay Challenge website.

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Photos by Mark Mattos