Look Who's Cooking in The Cooking Up Culture Contest...

Congratulations to all the Writers named here -- it was a tough decision, so we have lots of mentions. Starting from the bottom and working our way up, here are those talented writers who deserve Honorable Mentions:

Honorable Mention / Notable Non-Fiction / Informational Fiction Winner

Prizes: The Sound of Soup by Kelly Coutsoubous

Written Critique from Marta Magellan, Author / Rate Your Story Judge

15 Minute Zoom with Lynne Marie to Discuss Manuscript

Use of Honorable Mention and Finalist Graphics

Honorable Mention Notable Rhymed Manuscript Winner

Dumpling Due by Judy Cooper and Dea Lenihan / Dumpling Duel

Prizes: Written Critique from Lori Degnan, Author / Rate Your Story Judge

15 Minute Zoom Critique from Lynne Marie to Discuss Manuscript

Use of Honorable Mention and Finalist Graphics

Honorable Mentions - Those Who Stood Out Among the Rest

Prizes: 15 Minute Zoom Critique from Lynne Marie to Discuss Manuscript

Use of Honorable Mention and Finalist Graphics

Annie’s Apple by Cheryl Dale

Arroz Con Leche by Jennifer McLennan

Bubbe’s Mish Mash Holidays by Arlene Schenker

Filling Grandpa’s Pillowcase by Susan Eyerman

Pumpkins and Promises by Nancy Churnin

Raisel and the Shabbat Miracle by Shari Della Penna

Rhubarbs Up by Carol Calladine

Shaun the Leprechaun by Jessica Hinrichs

The Prickly Cowpokes by Erin Cleary

The Sense of Freedom by Amy Leskowski

General Not for All Prizes: Stories cannot be substituted. Feedback is for your Submission, only. Please e-mail ThePictureBookMechanic@gmail.com and request instructions on how to redeem your Zoom prize.

Third Place Winner (Friendship Knishes by Annette Schottenfeld)

Prizes: $15 Amazon Gift Certificate,

½ Hour Zoom Critique with Lynne Marie

Written Critique from Jackie Kruzie, Editor Blue Whale Press

Option to have your Manuscript forwarded to Pelican Publishing

Submission Opp for Spork Books / Dancing Flamingo Press

Use of Third Place Winner and Finalist Graphics

Second Place Winner - (Safa’s Roti by Nazneen Akbari)

Prizes: $20 Amazon Gift Certificate, ½ Hour Zoom Critique with Lynne Marie

Written Critique from Heather Macht, Jr. Editor, Spork Books

Option to have your Manuscript forwarded to Pelican Publishing

Submission Opp for Spork Books / Dancing Flamingo Press

Use of Second Place Winner and Finalist Graphics

First Place Winner (The Legend of the Ebbleskiver by Kristy Nuttall)

$25 Amazon Gift Certificate, 1/2 Hour Zoom Critique with Lynne Marie

Written Critique from Lauren Kerstein, Author / Rate Your Story Judge

Option to have your Manuscript forwarded to Pelican Publishing

Submission Opp for Spork Books / Dancing Flamingo Press

Use of First Place Winner and Finalist Graphics

Co-Grand Prize Winner

Cowboy Clem’s Stone Soup by Alan Elliott

Prizes: $25 Amazon Gift Certificate, 1 Hour Zoom Critique with Lynne Marie,

1/2 Hour Zoom Consultation with Callie Metler Smith, Spork Books

A digital copy of Let’s Eat! Mealtime Around the World by Lynne Marie

Option to have your Manuscript forwarded to Pelican Publishing

Submission Opp for Spork Books / Dancing Flamingo Press

Use of Grand Prize Winner and Finalist Graphics

Co-Grand Prize Winner

A Taste of Magic by Lisa Perron

$25 Amazon Gift Certificate, 1 Hour Zoom Critique with Lynne Marie,

½ Hour Zoom Consultation with Callie Metler Smith, Spork Books

A digital copy of Let’s Eat! Mealtime Around the World by Lynne Marie

Option to have your Manuscript forwarded to Pelican Publishing

Submission Opp for Spork Books / Dancing Flamingo Press

Use of Grand Prize Winner and Finalist Graphics

Thank you to all who entered for sharing their wonderful stories with us. We hope to see you all in August for our Annual Summer Contest. Remember, Rate Your Story Members get one FREE entry to this contest, and can purchase additional entries for $15.00 each for more chances to win!

For my thoughts on the contest entries, as well as revision fixes and a special offer for participants click HERE.