READ THE 2020-2021 STORIES! - ENJOY
See the winners from the 2020 NHPBS Kids Writers Contest...
The NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST is open to all kids in grades K-5. We are working on getting the stories from the 2021 and 2022 contests judged and posted on the web.
If you have any questions about the contest email sadams@nhpbs.org
Basic Rules
Rules, entry forms, and tips for writing a winning story can all be found right here in the blue box on the KIDS WRITERS CONTEST site!!
The KIDS WRITERS CONTEST is a great way to promote writing and integrate the arts. It is aligned to New Hampshire reading, writing, and art standards. Writing activity sheets and a contest guide for parents, caregivers, and teachers are available in the resources section of the contest site.
Parent/Teacher Guides
Contest Guide (PDF)
Contest Poster (8.5x11, PDF)
The NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST is open to children in grades K-5. They are asked to write and illustrate an original story. The contest runs from September through March. We encourage schools, classes, and after-school programs and clubs to participate as well as home-school children. Children may also submit individual entries. Every child who enters the contest will receive a personalized response to his or her story, a ribbon, a certificate of achievement, and their story will be posted to the web.
Support for the NHPBS Kids Writers Contest comes from the NH Lottery.
Are you working on a story for the CONTEST? Are you struggling with writer's block, having a hard time editing, or maybe you are having a hard time getting started. Not to worry, Julianna has some writing tips for you!
Read by Dena Marie P., fourth grade winner.
Read by Logan B., third grade winner.
Read by Georgie G., second grade winner.
Read by Rayaansh D., first grade winner.
Drawing on his artistic talents, Oliver creates some tasty friends.
Can you imagine all of the wonderful things you might see if you dive into the sea?
Every snow person needs a friend like James who will build you up when you lose your snow!
Forget the big football game, this story tells the story of the battle of the dips.
Who is the mysterious magician that came into Alex's class and wowed the kids.
The Gorilla family starts a movement to lower carbon footprints!
What Do YOU Want to Be When You Grow Up? by Mackenzie S., Saco, ME "“ Tinker, tailor, soldier spy "“ what do you want to be when you grow up?
The Land of Quadrilaterals by Kamara W., Rye, NH "“ While it might be hip to be a square, it is also cool to be a triangle!
Time Slows Down When You Wear a Frown by Ella A., Chestnut Hill, MA "“ This thoughtful story looks at what makes you sad, mad, and grumpy and how you can overcome those feelings.
The Case of the Missing Tooth Fairy by Meta D., Manchester, NH "“ What could possibly hold up the Tooth Fairy? Is she lost, on vacation, asleep on the job?
A Pet, A Pet, What Should I Get? by Pierce S., Saco, ME "“ This story will guide you through some of the things you should think about when choosing between a giraffe, a skunk and an octopus as a pet.
If Whales Ate Pizza by Elijah L., Hampton, NH "“ Ever wonder what toppings a whale would want on a pizza? Or where they would go to get a pizza?
Schmacey Hacks Time by Abner L., Franceston, NH "“ Be careful the next time you sit down in a chair; it just might be a portal to another dimension.
A little girl faces a monster in her closet.
Nina loses a tooth but her hen is happy to find it.
A little girl discovers that she has enough love in her heart.
The world is getting too hot!
What does a lonely crab do in the winter on the beach? Why, he build a sandman of course!
Escar the Elephant and Little Hippo help orphaned animals find their special talents.
Imagine a world where dogs rule!
What does it take to be president? What are some policies you would put in place?
Life can be very stressful for a frog. See how one frog uses yoga to find inner peace.
What would you include in the perfect tree house?
The comic book market has really exploded in the past few years!
Escar the elephant may be small, but he is very acrobatic!
Elliot the dog races to save a helpless chipmunk in the story.
Cookie the cat might look a little different than most cats.
The first day of school can be stressful.
Mia L. from Hampton, New Hampshire reads her story The Planet Police.
Sebastian S. from Saco, Maine reads his story Escape from School.
Mackenzie S. from Saco, Maine reads her story What if My Best Friend Was a Dog.
Eva F. from Atkinson, New Hampshire reads her story My Guatemala.
Dover, NH third grader Jishnu D. was the 1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest. His story, "A Humble Book of Poems - With a Little Seasoning," is a collection of poems about the seasons.
Dover, NH third grader Jishnu D. was the 1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest. His story, "A Humble Book of Poems - With a Little Seasoning," is a collection of poems about the seasons.
Dover, NH third grader Jishnu D. was the 1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest. His story, "A Humble Book of Poems - With a Little Seasoning," is a collection of poems about the seasons.
Hampton, NH Kindergartener Mia L. was a national finalist. She wrote about the challenges a moose and a cat face as they try to find a game they can play together in her story "Let's Play Together."
Saco, ME second grader wrote about how doing everyday things can make you a superhero, especially to your little brother and sister, in his story "You Don't Have to Have Super Powers to Be a Super Hero".
Dover, NH third grader Jishnu D. was the 1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest. His story, "A Humble Book of Poems - With a Little Seasoning," is a collection of poems about the seasons.
Dover, NH third grader Jishnu D. was the 1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest. His story, "A Humble Book of Poems - With a Little Seasoning," is a collection of poems about the seasons.
Dover, NH third grader Jishnu D. was the 1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest. His story, "A Humble Book of Poems - With a Little Seasoning," is a collection of poems about the seasons.
Dover, NH third grader Jishnu D. was the 1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest. His story, "A Humble Book of Poems - With a Little Seasoning," is a collection of poems about the seasons.
Dover, NH third grader Jishnu D. was the 1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest. His story, "A Humble Book of Poems - With a Little Seasoning," is a collection of poems about the seasons.
Gorham, ME first grader Evelyn R. wrote about the memories two girls find in an old apple tree in her story "The Apple Tree."
The dreaded writer's block. Find out from Julianna just how to handle it!!