“I would immerse myself in books, obviously. Books are always going to be there, so I have that guarantee that I can rely on books,” the 13-year-old from Roscoe, Illinois, said. “I also like coding, so I also have that. I would try to learn a new language. My goal is actually to learn C++ this year, and, let s see, I would immerse myself in other things, honing my language skills, learning Spanish and Sanskrit.”
The restless minds of Avani and other top spellers got lessons in patience and perseverance as COVID-19 forced them into lockdown. Spellers prepare for the bee year-round, drilling for hours a day, often with the help of pricey study guides and private coaches. Their competitive window is small: Spellers can t compete after the eighth grade, and it s rare for kids to have more than one real shot at winning.
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