Congratulations, Michele Root-Bernstein!

Michele's picture book manuscript took first place in SCBWI-MI's manuscript competition held in conjunction with the"Picture This" Event, June 2, 2001 in Ann Arbor.

The competition was open to all unpublished SCBWI-Michigan members; twenty-six writers entered manuscripts in the competition. Winners were announced at the close of the picture book event on June 2. Runners-up (in alphabetical order) were Deborah Briney, Pamela Eicher, Marissa Penrod, and Shanda Trent. Congratulations to all!

Michele will begin her one-year mentorship with author Ann Tompert in the fall of 2001.