Winners of 2017 NHPTV Kids Writers Contest Announced

(DURHAM, June 22, 2017) – A sandman-building crab, an optimistic otter and a meditating frog were all featured in stories written by kids in grades K-5 submitted to the 2016 NHPTV KIDS WRITERS CONTEST. 700 creative entries were received from children across New Hampshire and beyond.

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 23^rd year NHPTV has hosted a story-writing contest; more than 12,200 children have participated over the years. An awards ceremony for the contest winners will be held on June 24 at the NHPTV Broadcast Center in Durham .

“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 Parenting NH magazine.

THE COMPLETE LIST OF THE 2017 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 are posted at nhptv.org/kidswrite.

First Place

Kindergarten - Claus Builds A Sandman by Elijah L. of Hampton, NH
First Grade - Jacob and Jack Save the Ozoneby Sujit S. of Nashua, NH
Second Grade -The Monster Who Turned into a Worm by Kimberly Alexandra T. of Dover, NH
Third Grade -Nina's Missing Tooth Adventure by Nitya P. of Nashua, NH
Fourth Grade - Escar, Little Hippo, Ollie And The Sheltering Tree by Luciana M. of Hollis, NH
Fifth Grade - Bark-King by Sebastian S. of Saco, ME

Second Place

Kindergarten - Big Cats by Graham U. of Manchester, NH and the Webster School
First Grade - Pierce for President by Pierce S. of Saco, ME
Second Grade -Endangered Animals by Vir B. of Scarborough, ME
Third Grade - Diary of an Optimistic Otter by Sage K. of Auburn, NH and the Auburn Village School
Fourth Grade - The Lonely Sasquatch by Savannah S. of Rochester, NH and the Nancy Loud School
Fifth Grade - My Baby Sister? by Madison G. of Manchester, NH and Polaris Charter School

Third Place

Kindergarten - Super Parker Stops Verg! by Parker B. of Manchester, NH and the Webster School
First Grade - Why is the Ocean Salty? by Isaac D. of Manchester, NH
Second Grade - Guinea's Shark Adventure by Nicholas D. of Hampton, NH
Third Grade - Frog Learns To Meditate by Mia L. of Hampton, NH
Fourth Grade - A Book's Life by Kamara W. of Rye, NH and Rye Elementary School
Fifth Grade -Treated by Avery H. of Merrimack, NH

Honorable Mention - Kindergarten
Alique and His Dragon by Alique V. of Concord, NH    
Carter Flies an Airplane by Aiden L. of Bennington, NH    
Haiku Poem Book by Jacob W. T. of Sandown, NH    
How to Build a Fort by Serena S. of Concord, NH and Mill Brook School
How to Build a Snowman by Joseph S. of Lewiston, ME and St. Dominic Academy
John and Tom and Thomas by Gabriel H. of Kingston, NH    
Lisa and the Missing Microphone by Rachel S. of Milford, NH  
The Day I Rode My Bike by Kylie O. of Manchester, NH and Webster School 
The Girl Who Felt Invisible by Zachary T. of Billerica, MA   

Honorable Mention - First Grade
A Desert and a Princess by Chloe L of Warren, NH and Warren Village School 
A Remembrance of Dr. Seuss Facts About Dr. Seuss by Annabel J.

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