The 2023 Young Family Historians Essay Contest.

The 2023 Young Family Historians Essay Contest winners have been announced. Students in grades 4 to 12 from across the country were invited to reflect on a story from their personal family history. Essays were judged on research process, supporting evidence, originality, and quality of writing. The winners and semifinalists came from thirteen states, with winners receiving $500 and semifinalists receiving $250. The winning essays explored topics such as struggles during the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution in China, as well as an ancestor's journey to the United States from Luxembourg in the 1800s. The contest highlights the importance of family history and storytelling in connecting individuals to the past, present, and future. [Extracted from the article]