GRAND PRIZE WINNER $5000: Shane Papillion (17 yrs. Old)– Pittsburg Pa
Dear Ms. Leblanc,
I can’t thank you enough for the opportunity you gave me with the challenge. I still can’t believe I WON!! WOOHOO!!! Thank you so much! This money will sooo help with school!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!

2ND PLACE WINNER: Louis Valmore-- Tacoma, Wa - (Desktop computer)
Deborah,
Your call was just what I needed on an otherwise dreadful Friday morning. You have no idea the ray of sunlight you’ve brought into my life. Thank you for that, and thank you for giving so many people hope with your literacy challenge. May God bless you richly.

3rd PLACE WINNER: Linda Swofford (15 yrs old) Houston, Tx - $175 Bookstore Gift Certificate
Wow!! I can’t believe I won third place! You’re the best Ms. Leblanc, thank you!! I can’t wait to use my gift certificate and order more books! $175—WOW!!!!

4th PLACE WINNER: Jody Dabon- (18 yrs old) Detroit Michigan - $100 Bookstore Gift Certificate

5th PLACE WINNER: Carrey Hamil-- Louisville, Ky - $50 Bookstore Gift Certficate

6th PLACE WINNER: Ruby Gustave --Baton Rouge, La - $25 Bookstore Gift Certificate

7th PLACE WINNER: Anne Hager-- Pensacola Florida - $25 Bookstore Gift Certificate

8th PLACE WINNER: Evelyn Teshi Little Rock, Arkansas - $25 Bookstore Gift Certificate

9th PLACE WINNER: Jessie Franks-- (14 yrs old) New Orleans, La - $25 Bookstore Gift Certificate

10th PLACE WINNER: Amador Savilas – Valdosta, Ga. - $25 Bookstore Gift Certificate

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!