Several local students won awards for book reports they wrote as part of Los Angeles Unified School District's 2008 Books of Summer program, which encouraged parents and guardians to read with their children.
Ashley Silva of Fleming Middle School in Lomita was the district-wide middle school winner.
Also winning awards were:
- Ariana Marquez, 156th Street Elementary in Gardena, second place for first graders
- Kai Nuño, Taper Avenue Elementary in San Pedro, second place for second graders.
- Fathima Haseefa, Dodson Middle School in San Pedro, third place for sixth graders.
Honorable mentions went to:
- Kobe Kubes of Westport Heights Elementary in Westchester
- Lani Matsumura of Denker Elementary in Gardena
- Lauren Jackson of Kentwood Elementary in Westchester
The district announced the awards today.
Winners will receive several books and electronic learning games. They'll be honored at a Dec. 17 lunch at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
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