Two students from the Ladue School District were recognized in the 2013 Young Writers Award competition. Both competed in the 4th-5th Grade Division.
Varsha Arun is a fourth grader at Conway Elementary School and won second place for her story The Wonderers. Aneesh Batchu is a fourth grader at Old Bonhomme Elementary School and won third place for his story, Ralph and the Candy World, and a First Honorable Mention for his story Lego Hawaio.