You can read all the 2020 winning stories here.
The NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST is open to all kids in grades K-5. Children are asked to write and illustrate an original story and send it to NHPBS postmarked by May 31, 2020. Stories can also be sent as a PDF to sadams@nhpbs.org!
If you have any questions about the contest, call 603-868-4455 or 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!!
If you have any questions about the contest, call (603-868-4455) or email sadams@nhpbs.org.
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: Heinemann, Parenting New Hampshire and 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!
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!
Tinker, tailor, soldier spy – what do you want to be when you grow up?
While it might be hip to be a square, it is also cool to be a triangle!
This thoughtful story looks at what makes you sad, mad, and grumpy.
What could possibly hold up the Tooth Fairy?
This story will guide you through some of the things you should think about pets.
Ever wonder what toppings a whale would want on a pizza?
Be careful the next time you sit down in a chair.
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.
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.
Imagine a world where dogs rule!
What would you include in the perfect tree house?
Elliot the dog races to save a helpless chipmunk in the story.
The comic book market has really exploded in the past few years!
Escar the elephant may be small, but he is very acrobatic!
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.
1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
Hampton, NH Kindergartener Mia L. was a national finalist.
Ddoing everyday things can make you a superhero.
Gorham, ME first grader Evelyn R. reads her winning story.
1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
1st place national winner for third grade in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
The dreaded writer’s block. Find out from Julianna just how to handle it!!
What’s the best way to start a story?
Julianna has some very strong feelings about the importance of editing!
By Anantya S. of Hudson, NH
By Juliannna M. of Hooksett, NH
By Stephen D. of Manchester, NH