NHPBS Kids Writers Contest

(DURHAM, July 2, 2018) –

What do tree frogs, quadrilaterals and boastful dandelions all have in common? They were all the subjects of winning stories submitted by children from across New Hampshire and beyond in the 2018 NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST.

The NHPBS 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 24th year NHPBS has hosted a story-writing contest, and more than 12,500 children have participated over the years. An awards ceremony for the first, second and third place winners was held at the NHPBS Broadcast Center in Durham on June 30, 2018.

“New Hampshire PBS is proud to sponsor the NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST. The contest underscores our commitment to learning and creative expression,” said Susan Adams, NHPTV’s Educational Services Manager. “The process of creative writing helps develop academic skills and improves a child’s self-confidence, creativity and imagination.”

The NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST is part of NHPBS'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, the NH Lottery and Parenting NH.

You will find a list a list of the 2018 top ten contest winners below. The winning stories were chosen by a panel of judges, including local educators and librarians. You can read all of the stories submitted to the contest at  nhptv.org/kidswrite.

First Place

• Kindergarten - Schmacey Hacks Time by Abner L., Franceston, NH
• First Grade - If Whales Ate Pizza by Elijah L., Hampton, NH
• Second Grade - A Pet, A Pet, What Should I Get? by Pierce S., Saco, ME
• Third Grade - Time Slows Down When You Wear a Frown by Ella A., Chestnut Hill, MA
• Fourth Grade - The Case of the Missing Tooth Fairy by Meta D., Manchester, NH
• Fifth Grade - The Land of Quadrilaterals by Kamara W., Rye, NH

 Second Place

• Kindergarten - The Magical Dog by Jillian B., Warren, NH and Warren Village School
• First Grade - Good Paint, Bad Paint by Aiden L., Bennington, NH
• Second Grade - The Thompson's Say Goodbye to Deforestation by Sujit S., Nashua, NH
• Third Grade - What Do YOU Want to Be When You Grow Up? by Mackenzie S., Saco, ME
• Fourth Grade - Sap Time by Jahrie H., Durham, NH
• Fifth Grade - Owls at Night by Evelyn R., Gorham, ME

 Third Place

• Kindergarten - The Silly Man Wants a Donut by Krish S., Nashua, NH
• First Grade - The Journey of the Tree Frogs by Jacob T., Sandown, NH
• Second Grade - The Boastful Dandelion - Alice S., Waltham, MA
• Third Grade - Victor and Me by Peyton C., North Haverhill, NH
• Fourth Grade - Mr. Pickle and Mr. Ice Cream by Kara T., Billerica, MA
• Fifth Grade - Little Blue Riding Hood by Ruthie C., Greenville, NH and Infant Jesus School

Top Ten Judge’s Picks – Kindergarten

• Turtle Needs a Friend by Sam B. Warren, NH and Warren Village School
• Super Spider by Callum C. Lewiston, ME and Saint Dominic Academy
• The Rhino Family Adventure by Thomas F. Warren, NH and Warren Village School
• Turtle Goes to the Beach by Mason G. Warren, NH and Warren Village School
• The Shoe by Mia R. Lewiston, ME and Saint Dominic Academy
• The Girls That Lived in Sweetland by Noémie Eva S, Brighton, MA
• Cats, Cats, Cats by Finnegan W. Warren, NH and Warren Village School

Top Ten Judge’s Picks – First Grade

• Exnaiby Grace D., Exeter, NH and Main Street School
• The Cat Problemby Parker B., Manchester, NH
• Peekaboo and Big Poppyby Aubrey D., Canterbury, NH
• The Candy Tooth Fairyby Alexis O., Dover, NH
• The Sledby Ella S., Exeter, NH and Main Street School

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