Bellevue novelist Fernandes wins national award
August 1, 2008 · Updated 2:27 PM
Jessie Irene Fernandes of Bellevue has received an honorable mention for her novel, The Wise Child, in the National Federation of Press Women communications contest.
She received a first place for her work in the organization’s state competition.
Her award will be presented Sept. 11-13 at the group’s annual conference in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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