The Vindicator’s American Girl Doll Winner CREATIVE WRITING

Hers was one of the 91 brief essays submitted to us by girls 8 to 12 years old, telling our judges how they made a difference in their lives using creativity — just as American Girl Doll character Saige Copeland does in her story book.

Saige is the doll that Quinn can now call her own by scoring 13 out of a possible 15 points.

Here is Quinn’s entry:

I have made a difference in my life by being creative to conquer bullying.

I have a severe peanut allergy, and since Kindergarten, I’ve been made fun of because of it. When I turned 7, I started liking art and “crazy clothing. I mix and match eccentric outfits, usually with a fun scarf, always with a hat!

So instead of being different because I have an allergy, I’m different because I’m my own person and I stand up for what I believe in.

I still get bullied, but now it’s for reasons I control!