Wellesley fifth grader recognized for writing at State House

Wellesley resident Grayson Cho, a fifth grader who attends the Meadowbrook School of Weston, was among students recognized by the non-profit Massachusetts Center for the Book for his writing skills. Cho and other awardees were feted at the State House earlier in May.

Grayson Cho
Grayson Cho

Cho earned third place by writing a letter to author Kelly Yang about her book New from Here as part of the Letters About Literature program.

Cho read his submission aloud to the audience and received a cash prize.  He was among 25 students recognized, along with their families.

Students in grades 4 to 12 are invited to take part in this program.  They read a book of their choice, reflect on it, and write a letter to the author explaining the impact this work has had on them.

This year’s competition was judged by Diane Costagliola, director of the Sandwich Public Library; Julia Sullivan, youth services librarian from the Chelmsford Public Library; and YA author and Concord-Carlisle High School library technician Kip Wilson.

Grayson Cho & parents
Grayson Cho & his parents


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