The Anne Arundel County Reading Council recognized 54 students for their talents as storytellers, poets and essayists, including a number from the Crofton and Gambrills area.

The council received more than 1,000 entries.

The 22 first- and second-place entries will go on to be judged at the state level.

Anne Arundel County will honor the high school writers at a reception on Feb. 21, and the younger writers will be honored in April.

Here is a list of the county winners by grade:

Second Grade:

• Erin McCulloch, Four Seasons Elementary, Second Place short story

Fourth Grade:

• Anagha Chundury, Crofton Meadows Elementary, First Place poetry
• Camden Buckley, Four Seasons Elementary, Second Place poetry

Sixth Grade:

• Chris Cooley, Crofton Middle, Second Place poetry

Seventh Grade:

• Rachel Heller, Crofton Middle, First Place short story

Eighth Grade:

• Catherine Sigler, Crofton Middle, Third Place poetry
• Catherine Supko, Arundel Middle, Third Place short story

For the full list of honorees, check out Anne Arundel Patch.