PBS Kids Writers Contest

Hey kids! You wrote and illustrated fabulous stories! We’re so proud of you!
In the PBS Kids Writers Contest, children in kindergarten-3rd grade are invited to write and illustrate their own stories. Every entrant is a winner and receives a Certificate of Achievement and personalized, positive feedback. Top stories win prizes and are featured on the Prairie Public website. Watch for the 2019 contest next year!
See the rules here.
Download an entry form here.
Find writing resources here.Questions? Call Christine McClellan at 701-239-7527.

Congratulations to the 2018 winners! Read their stories here.

First Place

Kindergarten – “Alisa the Unicorn” by Kennedy Riggins, Watford City, ND

Grade 1 – “Invisible Sweatpants” by Cole Anderson, Marion, ND

Grade 2 – “The Adventures of Circle and Square” by Caleb Zerr, Grand Forks, ND

Grade 3 – “The Adventures of Chicken” by Jacob Day, Fargo, ND

Red Ribbon Favorites

Kindergarten – “Sparkles Saves the Princess” by Isabella Hernandez, Watford City, ND

Kindergarten – “Sunshine and Rainbow” by Brea Hartley, Center, ND

Kindergarten – “If You Give A Bear Honey” by Asna Omar, Bismarck, ND

Grade 1 – “Max’s Journey Around the World” by Sam Higbie, Underwood, ND

Grade 1 – “The Three Lonely Girls” by Brooke Almond, Sykeston, ND