By Daily Press staff
Santa Monica High School sophomore Desiree Flores recently won the Samohi Library Reading Award for excellence in reading.
The award is presented once a semester to a prolific reader who demonstrates a good understanding and appreciation of works read. Flores has read every book in the school’s romance section, many young adult selections, approximately 30 books from the fiction section, and countless works from the nonfiction section in the areas of psychology and poetry.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 16, 2003. Read the original PDF.