WINNERS OF 2016 NHPTV KIDS WRITERS CONTEST ANNOUNCED

(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 PLACEKindergarten - My First Day of School by Pierce S. of Saco, MEFirst Grade - Elliot to the Rescue by Mackenzie S. of Saco, MESecond Grade - Cookie: A Story About a Purrfectly Different Cat by Mia L. of Hampton, NHThird Grade - Escar the Excellent Elephant by Luciana M. of Hollis, NHFourth Grade - Tree House Blue Prints by Sebastian S. of Saco, MEFifth Grade - The Bully by Jishnu D. of Dover, NHSECOND PLACEKindergarten - Poems by Dena Marie P. of Franconia, NHFirst Grade - Oh Brother by Kimberly T. of Dover, NHSecond Grade - Helpful George by Amelia Sage H. of Milford, NHThird Grade - The Bad Speaking Habit by Sofia Z. of Hudson, NH and Infant Jesus School, Nashua, NHFourth Grade - "My First Experiment" A Real Story by Om S. of Natick, MAFifth Grade - The Egg That Rolled Away by Kyla H. of Dunstable, MATHIRD PLACEKindergarten - The Magic Map by Issac D. Manchester, NHFirst Grade - Mama's Love by Lief E. of Hudson, NHSecond Grade - The Panda in the Sandbox by Kaiden R.of Northfield, NHThird Grade - Girls Can Play Too by Ellie H. of Danville, NHFourth Grade - Ellie and the Meadow by Skyler P. of Wells, ME and Nanacy Loud School, Rochester, NHFifth Grade - Comic Book Making by Zachary C. of Greenville, NH and Infant Jesus School, Nashua, NHHonorable Mention – KindergartenThe Horse and the Mouse by Fiona B. of Marblehead, MAThe Thirsty Horse by Deepthi B. of Merrimack, NHFlowers Are Alive by Juliana C. of Fremont, NHI Love Skylanders by Liam L. of Marshfield, MAThe Purple Princess by Aldea L. of Mirror Lake, NHMy Family Takes a Trip to New York by Anna O. of Waban, MAFrederick and John at the Orchestra by Sujit S. of Nashua, NHThe Mystery of the Tiger by Tushar S. of Nashua, NHHonorable Mention – First GradeThe Girl and the Pink Jacket by Henna A. of Exeter, NH and Main Street SchoolLincoln, The Mischievous Dog by Andrew C. of Concord, NH and St. Benedict AcademyHow to Be Nice by Kiarrali C. of Warren, NH and Warren Village SchoolMy Wild Horse by Lila D. of Salem, NH and St. Joseph Regional Catholic SchoolThe Biggest Lion by Lucas D. of Portland, METhe Funny Penguin by Gianna E. of Salem, NH and St. Joseph Regional Catholic SchoolJenny's Happy Birthday by Hannah L. of Wolfeboro, NHThrough the Eyes of Freddy by Shawnak N. of Andover, MADolphins by Bryanna P. of Warren, NH and Warren Village SchoolChickens for Sale by Jonathan R. of Berlin, MAThe T.V. Station Tour by Alice R. of Exeter, NH and Main Street SchoolAll About Bloodhounds by Addison R. of Gorham, MEHonorable Mention – Second GradeDonuts 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 ElementaryThe Crayons Take a Trip by Hayden S. of Goffstown, NH and Maple Avenue ElementaryHonorable Mention – Third GradeYou'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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