Four Cazenovia students are on track to become published authors.

Demi Mugaya, Isaac McClintock, Estelle Campagna and Caroline Mattern, all former students at Burton Street Elementary School, participated in a Leap for Literacy-sponsored writing competition last year. Their submissions were selected to become published pieces.

Former Atlanta-based teacher and children’s book author Stanley “Stan” Tucker unveiled their book covers at the school Thursday morning. The unveiling was met with applause from students and teachers alike, said the school’s librarian, Katie McGinnis. She said the other students were inspired by seeing the four’s accomplishments.

“I think every kid in Burton Street wants to write their own book now,” McGinnis said.

She said the students have already asked when

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