Fargo, ND – Prairie Public has launched its annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest to encourage children’s reading and writing skills through hands-on, active learning.
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade in the Prairie Public broadcast area are eligible to submit stories, and the deadline is March 31, 2025. Each story entered will be evaluated by Prairie Public staff and a team of local teachers and librarians until a First-Place Winner and three Red Ribbon Favorites are chosen for each grade level.
Every child who enters the contest will receive a Certificate of Achievement. First-Place Winners and Red Ribbon Favorites will receive prizes, and their stories will be featured on the Prairie Public website. First-Place Winners will also have the opportunity to read their stories on Prairie Public’s statewide radio network.
Teachers who help students submit stories will be entered to win a $100 Target gift card.
Entry instructions and complete rules are available here.
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About Prairie Public
Prairie Public, a nonprofit public media organization and member station of PBS and NPR, provides content and services utilizing television, radio, and digital platforms. Prairie Public is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves the state of North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota, and southern Manitoba. For more information, visit prairiepublic.org.