Kriti Laddha was the 1st place winner of our Kindergarten and First Grade Category in the 2012 Spark READiness Freedom to Read Essay Contest. She wrote about the book Mama's Saris by Pooka Makhijani. Below is her essay:
Mama's Saris tells about saris. The girl's mom did not let the girl wear a sari because she was small. The girl says that she is old enough to do things that her mother can do. And then her mom said she could wear a sari with pins. Because her mother remembers when she wore her grandmother's sari. Soon the girl picks out the sari. She's finally proud of herself wearing the sari. There are different saris for occasions.
I like this book because it reminds me of my grandmother who wears a sari. My grandmother lives far away in India. Last time I was in India my aunts were wearing saris at the wedding. My grandmother wears saris even when she sleeps. My mom wore a sari to when she got my brother from the hospital. Saris don't look plain but clothes look plain. Saris are very unike (unique) and colorful. They even have butiful (beautiful) desighns (designs). I want to wear a sari just like my grandmother when I grow up. I will wear a pink and purple sari with faboulas (fabulous) desighns (designs). I'm sure that my grandmother will be very happy to see me in the sari.
Winner Kriti is a very active 6 year old girl. Kriti attends first grade at Edmondson Elementary School in Brentwood. She loves to read books, solve math problems, and play with her younger sibling. Kriti's hobbies include drawing, painting, and playing computer games. She likes to spend vacation time with her cousins and family at the beach.
Kriti received a perfect score from every judge on our panel. Judges commented that her entry was "exceptional," "impressive for a six year old," and "a stand-out." Kriti received a $25 gift certificate to Parnassus Books in Green Hills and a certificate honoring her achievement.
Congratulations to Kriti and we hope you continue writing!
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