CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Anaya Ellick was born without hands, but that has not stopped her from taking home a national award for penmanship.
At a time when students are not being taught cursive writing, Anaya, who is 9 years old, won the 2018 Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest for her technique, WVEC reported.
Anaya's teachers told WVEC that she had the determination to learn cursive so she could compete in the category after winning a similar competition for her printing.
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The Nicolas Maxim Award is given to students with a cognitive delay or some sort of intellectual, physical or developmental disability. Occupational therapists serve as judges who review entries, WVEC reported.
The Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest has awarding students for their writing for more than 30 years. Students in kindergarten through 8th grade can compete for state and nation.