Bellevue novelist Fernandes wins national award

Published 12:49 am Friday, August 1, 2008

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.