I wonder if my story could possibly be good enough? I am only twelve years old and that’s the bottom of the age limit. Maybe I should let Mr. Johns read my story and he can tell me if it would be worth submitting…I’ve got to finish it first!! She had committed to herself.
On her way out of class, she decided to take a flyer off Mr. Johns’ desk. He noticed and said, “Thinking about entering something Jordan?”
“Oh…well…yeah…I guess so…yeah…”
“Jordan I’m happy to hear that, I’ve appreciated reading your work so far this year. I know we’ve only just got started but I think you really have some natural talent.” He smiled.
She was flabbergasted. It was a small enough school that it was no surprise that a teacher like Mr. Johns would know his student’s names by a month into the year, but that he was aware of her work was shocking.
“R…r…really?” Jordan said.
“Of course girl! Give it a try!!!” he replied.