WINNERS OF 2016 NHPTV KIDS WRITERS CONTEST ANNOUNCED

– More than 500 Students in K – Fifth Grade Submitted Stories –

(DURHAM, May 18, 2016) – Annoying baby brothers, teachers who might be aliens and a chipmunk-saving terrier were featured in stories written by kids in grades K-5 submitted to the 2016 NHPTV KIDS WRITERS CONTEST. Over 500 creative entries were received from children across New Hampshire and beyond, and 132 stories were selected for first place, second place, third place and honorable mention recognition. The NHPTV KIDS WRITERS CONTEST encourages children to explore the power of creativity by writing and illustrating their own stories. It promotes reading skills through hands-on, active learning. This is the 22nd year NHPTV has hosted a story-writing contest; more than 11,500 children have participated over the years. An awards ceremony for the contest winners will be held in June. “New Hampshire Public Television is proud to again offer the NHPTV KIDS Writers Contest. The contest underscores our commitment to learning,” said Susan Adams, NHPTV’s Educational Services Manager. “The process of creative writing has been proven to help develop academic skills and improve a child’s self-confidence, creativity and imagination.” The NHPTV KIDS WRITERS CONTEST is part of NHPTV's commitment to promoting a love of reading, writing, and creative expression in children. The contest aligns with New Hampshire state writing and reading standards, and is made possible with support from Heinemann and the Lincoln Financial Foundation. THE COMPLETE LIST OF THE 2016 CONTEST WINNERS IS BELOW. The winning stories were chosen by a panel of judges including local educators and librarians. All the stories submitted to the contest will be posted at nhptv.org/kidswrite. FIRST PLACE Kindergarten - My First Day of School by Pierce S. of Saco, ME First Grade - Elliot to the Rescue by Mackenzie S. of Saco, ME Second Grade - Cookie: A Story About a Purrfectly Different Cat by Mia L. of Hampton, NH Third Grade - Escar the Excellent Elephant by Luciana M. of Hollis, NH Fourth Grade - Tree House Blue Prints by Sebastian S. of Saco, ME Fifth Grade - The Bully by Jishnu D. of Dover, NH SECOND PLACE Kindergarten - Poems by Dena Marie P. of Franconia, NH First Grade - Oh Brother by Kimberly T. of Dover, NH Second Grade - Helpful George by Amelia Sage H. of Milford, NH Third Grade - The Bad Speaking Habit by Sofia Z. of Hudson, NH and Infant Jesus School, Nashua, NH Fourth Grade - "My First Experiment" A Real Story by Om S. of Natick, MA Fifth Grade - The Egg That Rolled Away by Kyla H. of Dunstable, MA THIRD PLACE Kindergarten - The Magic Map by Issac D. Manchester, NH First Grade - Mama's Love by Lief E. of Hudson, NH Second Grade - The Panda in the Sandbox by Kaiden R.of Northfield, NH Third Grade - Girls Can Play Too by Ellie H. of Danville, NH Fourth Grade - Ellie and the Meadow by Skyler P. of Wells, ME and Nanacy Loud School, Rochester, NH Fifth Grade - Comic Book Making by Zachary C. of Greenville, NH and Infant Jesus School, Nashua, NH Honorable Mention – Kindergarten The Horse and the Mouse by Fiona B. of Marblehead, MA The Thirsty Horse by Deepthi B. of Merrimack, NH Flowers Are Alive by Juliana C. of Fremont, NH I Love Skylanders by Liam L. of Marshfield, MA The Purple Princess by Aldea L. of Mirror Lake, NH My Family Takes a Trip to New York by Anna O. of Waban, MA Frederick and John at the Orchestra by Sujit S. of Nashua, NH The Mystery of the Tiger by Tushar S. of Nashua, NH Honorable Mention – First Grade The Girl and the Pink Jacket by Henna A. of Exeter, NH and Main Street School Lincoln, The Mischievous Dog by Andrew C. of Concord, NH and St. Benedict Academy How to Be Nice by Kiarrali C. of Warren, NH and Warren Village School My Wild Horse by Lila D. of Salem, NH and St. Joseph Regional Catholic School The Biggest Lion by Lucas D. of Portland, ME The Funny Penguin by Gianna E. of Salem, NH and St. Joseph Regional Catholic School Jenny's Happy Birthday by Hannah L. of Wolfeboro, NH Through the Eyes of Freddy by Shawnak N. of Andover, MA Dolphins by Bryanna P. of Warren, NH and Warren Village School Chickens for Sale by Jonathan R. of Berlin, MA The T.V. Station Tour by Alice R. of Exeter, NH and Main Street School All About Bloodhounds by Addison R. of Gorham, ME Honorable Mention – Second Grade Donuts Saves Lobby and Lulu! by Genevieve B. of Exeter, NH and Hampstead Academy The Stinks Concert by Allie B. of Amherst, NH and Wilkins School Susie by Abigail C. of Fremont, NH Chicken and Turkey Save Santa by Maggie C. of Newington, NH and Newington Public School Forces and Motion Ballet by Ava C. of Allenstown, NH and Allenstown Elementry School Cookies Can Be Good and Bad by Blake C. of Hampton Falls, NH and Lincoln Akerman School Gymnastics by Danay C. of Allenstown, NH and Allenstown Elementry School The Pumpkin Seed by Meta D. of Manchester, NH If You Ride a Bike, You Will Be Amazed! by Annie D. of Portland ME The Grumpy Tastebud by Leah J. of Merrimack, NH The Camping Trip by Emerson M. of Amherst, NH and Wilkins School Rescue the Butterfly by Christina N. of West Leb., NH and Mt. Lebanon Elementary School Our Little Drummer Boy by Matthew B. P. of Nashua, NH Tiana's Dancing Adventure by Amelia P. of Epsom, NH and Meeting House Montessori School Super Teacher by Delaney R. of Stratham, NH The Realistic Blue Jay by Anika J. S. of Atkinson, NH My Cat Mittens by John William S. of Salem, NH The Angry Scorpion by Alice S. of Barrington, NH and Barrington Elementary School Gryphon the Dog and His Missing Bone by Zoe V. of Amherst, NH and Wilkins School Harry Stows Away by Abigail L. of Goffstown, NH and Maple Avenue Elementary The Crayons Take a Trip by Hayden S. of Goffstown, NH and Maple Avenue Elementary Honorable Mention – Third Grade You're Here for a Reason Cadia by Eva F. of Atkinson, NH and Hampstead Academy My Good Drawing by JT B. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School My Best Friend by Troy B. of Franconia, NH and Lafayette Regional School The Old Lady In Lavender by Frances Reid B. of Concord, NH Bee And Hornet vs Cat! by Shea C. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School On the Hunt by Ruthie C. of Greenville, NH and Infant Jesus School Lily's Magic Carpet Adventure by Anuhya C. of Hollis, NH A Day in the Life of a Cat by Leyden C. of Dover, NH and Garrison Elementary School Where Does My Teacher Sleep by Ella C. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School The Terrible Crayon Problem by Carson F. of Merrimack, NH and Infant Jesus School Force One by Siddhant G. of Acton MA The Legend Of Red Fox by Sarah H. of Stratham, NH and (not given) The Crazy Dog by Noah H. of Lempster, NH and Lempster Community School The Escape From China by Sophie H. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School The Awesome Amphibian by Zachary J. of Manchester, NH Miles Mouse: World Traveler by Eva L. of Marshfield MA Life With Asthma by Nianna M. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School Blobby's Day Out by Ethan M. of Dublin, NH and Dublin Christian Academy Cat, Dog or Both by Hayden N. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School The Life of Lorenzo by Kerris P. of Portsmouth, NH The Alphabet by Delaney P. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School Ally and the Lost Gem by Ashley S. of Bedford, NH The Epic Quest of William Pond by Sophie S. of Lexington MA Archie by Matthew S. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School When Dreams Come True by Audrey T. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School The Mischievous Mouse by Amelia Jace T. of Bristol, NH The Life of Pets When You're Gone by Eva T. of Lempster, NH and Lempster Community School Safany the Bear-Cub by Adell V. of Lempster, NH and Lempster Community School Chip's Adventure by Ella W. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School The Indestructible Bouncy Bubbles by Natalie W. of Lebanon, NH The Dream by Ryan W. of Manchester, NH The Great Deinosuchus by Braden Z

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