Photos: Sophie Edwards, 13, goes to Washington

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Photos: Sophie Edwards, 13, goes to Washington

Marietta teen Sophie Edwards takes her campaign to end childhood hunger to Congress.

Sophie in the halls of Congress advocating to end childhood hunger. Read her story.

Sophie visits Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. Read her story.

Sophie met with Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., at a visit to the Capitol in January to make her case for ending childhood hunger. Read her story.

Sophie poses with Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., at his office in Washington. Read her story.

Sophie with Congressional staff members. Read her story.

Sophie with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., at his office in Washington. Read her story.

Sophie with Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at his office in Washington. Read her story.

Sophie talked about childhood hunger to Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., who began his career advocating for civil rights. Read her story.

Sophie spent 45 minutes with Rep. John McGovern, D-Mass., the ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition.

Sophie attends a House Agriculture Committee meeting in Washington. Read her story.

Sophie shows off her buttons for fighting childhood hunger and winning Miss Rome's Outstanding Teen at her home in Marietta. Read her story.

Sophie at home in Marietta with her mother, Rebecca Edwards. Read her story.

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Sophie in the halls of Congress advocating to end childhood hunger. Read her story.

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