May 23, 2023
More than 150 elementary school writers were celebrated with a copy of their published works, the Cross Creek Chronicle, at the Palladium last week.
In its 23rd year of publication, the Cross Creek Chronicle honors kindergarten through fifth-grade writers in its compilation of submissions. Pieces are first submitted by classroom teachers and then blind-scored by an editorial board. The board only knows the writer’s grade level.
Writers were called onto the stage to receive a copy of the publication and were then treated to a reception, complete with cookies and a photo booth.
“We want our students to experience joy while writing and as a result of writing,” said Holly Slaughter, elementary reading and language arts specialist for Pinellas County Schools. “Publishing is part of the writing process that sends a powerful and unspoken message that writing deserves to be celebrated.”
