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As part of the American Jewish University\’s Celebration of Jewish Books Festival, students in first through 12th grade submitted essays answering the question: \”Jews are the people of the book. What does that mean to you today?\” The editorial staff of The Jewish Journal selected four winners — one from each age group — to receive a $250 Borders gift card, as well as a $1,000 donation to their school. We received hundreds of submissions in the form of stories, poems and artwork. It was a difficult decision, and the four winning essays below represent just a small sampling of the great work submitted.