European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 8, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Top children s writer really knows his stuff from the associated press. When award winning writer Matthew Lambert Isnit spinning children a tales and signing books he a Busy tumbling in the grass solving riddles or swimming. The writer is 10 years old. Judges in a publishers writing contest were captivated with his 1993 tale about a boy who wearied of the electronic world and discovered nature. A year later a team of 20 judges including librarians and famous children s authors reviewed 10,500 unmarked entries for the same publish a Book contest and unwittingly awarded Matthew first prize again for a Story about helping homeless people. Contest organizers said they were flabbergasted by Matthews Back to Back first place finishes. His Mother was pretty surprised too. A the first time i said a face it you done to have a snowballs Chance of winning a a a said Cathy Lambert. A the second time was a one in a million Matthew of Iii a miss., shyly accepts the attention including a handshake from gov. Kirk Ford ice and a note from another successful Mississippi writer John Grisham who sent Matthew a note and a signed first edition of the client. A i thought i was Only going to get a ribbon saying i was under consideration a Matthew said of the contests that have brought him royalties $2,000 in scholarships and free copies of his hardbound books. His Mother coordinates a steady schedule of speeches to literary organizations and groups such As the girl scouts. Matthews winning formula is simple. A my mom said write about something you know a he said. In my first Spring a boy in a red Cap ventures out Side his cocoon of computers and videocassette recorders to nature. In the process he realizes that this springtime his 10th, feels like his first because of his previous isolation. Matthews second Book is More penetrating in its focus on homelessness. He wrote it after talking to his Mother about seeing his first homeless Man in Corinth. In Joey s birthday wish Joey and his Mother get lost on the Way Home from a store where Joey has been considering just what present to request for his birthday Only one of his Many wants. Wandering into a bad neighbourhood they happen upon the destitute Man and his daughter. The encounter makes Joey forget his material Sticks by workers Willie Nelson is sticking with the Union. The country Singer cancelled his july 16 concert at the chateau Ste. Michelle winery m Woodinville wash., because of the vineyards dispute with workers. He May play in Seattle that night quite Handy a Man dressed As a portable phone promotes a cel Lutar network in a shopping area of Lisbon Portu Gat on tuesday. Portable phones have become common in Portugal creating fierce Competition Between the two top nationwide service providers. 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