(DURHAM, March 16, 2020) – Due to school closures, the deadline for the NHPBS Kids Writers Contest has been extended to April 30, 2020.
Poetry, prose, or non-fiction – any kind of illustrated story can be entered in the NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST!
This popular contest for children, sponsored by New Hampshire PBS, invites children in grades K – 5 to explore the power of creativity by writing and illustrating original stories.
Contest guidelines and writing resources are available at nhptv.org/kidswrite; the deadline to submit stories is April 30, 2020.
A panel of local judges will select first, second and third place winners. All the stories submitted will be posted on the NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST website.
The NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST is part of the New Hampshire PBS commitment to promoting literacy and a love of reading, writing, and creative expression in children.
Nearly 20,000 students have participated in the NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST since 1994, and 10 local children have been recognized for their work with national awards. The contest is supported by Heinemann Publishing, the New Hampshire Lottery, and Parenting New Hampshire.
Support for the NHPBS Kids Writers Contest comes from the NH Lottery.
Read by Meredith R., fifth grade winner.
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!
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!
Imagine a world where dogs rule!
What does a lonely crab do in the winter on the beach? Why, he build a sandman of course!
Life can be very stressful for a frog. See how one frog uses yoga to find inner peace.
What does it take to be president? What are some policies you would put in place?
Escar the Elephant and Little Hippo help orphaned animals find their special talents.
What would you include in the perfect tree house?
Escar the elephant may be small, but he is very acrobatic!
The comic book market has really exploded in the past few years!
Cookie the cat might look a little different than most cats.
The first day of school can be stressful.
Elliot the dog races to save a helpless chipmunk in the story.
Eva F. from Atkinson, New Hampshire reads her story My Guatemala.
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.
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.
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.
Gorham, ME first grader Evelyn R. reads her winning story.
The dreaded writer's block. Find out from Julianna just how to handle it!!