Derek Sharman: Teen Writing Contest Middle School 1st Place Winner
This summer’s Teen Writing Contest Middle School 1st Place winner is The Mexican Butterflies, by Derek Sharman.
Derek Sharman lives just on the edge of Colorado Springs. He started hand-writing picture books at the age of five. Some time from seven to nine, he wrote his first novel, also by hand. He usually writes stories whenever he gets a strong enough idea, but he sometimes writes for assignments and contests like PPLD’s Teen Writing Contest. He likes writing science fiction best, but also writes other stories. Sometimes he writes books in a series.
Categories: 2009 Writing Contest