Congratulations to everyone who submitted stories in our 2025 Writers Contest!
We received more than 300 stories across six grade levels.
Local librarians and educators chose winners in each category. Read them below! 📚
KINDERGARTEN WINNERS
🥇 First Place
An Unknown Fact About Dragons by Micah S., Moorhead, MN
🌟Red Ribbon Favorites
- The Fairies by Rose C., Fargo, ND
- 200 Lego People Come Alive by Mikey C., Fargo ND
- Igo & Wonwont On To The Next Adventure by Juan L., Winnipeg, MB
GRADE 1 WINNERS
🥇 First Place
The Cat Who Thought Too Much by Hope E., Lehr, ND
🌟Red Ribbon Favorites
- My Life Under the Sea by Isaac J., Bismarck, ND
- The Whale's Friend by Ingram E., Bismarck, ND
- Super Axolotl by Dalton K., Bismarck, ND
GRADE 2 WINNERS
🥇 First Place
Nerd vs Bully by Jameson R., Harvey, ND
🌟Red Ribbon Favorites
- Valerie's Brave Voice by Lena C., Grand Forks, ND
- Dirty Daniel Learns a Lesson by Ainsly W., Jamestown, ND
- The Amazing Coconut Tree by Mia H., Fargo, ND
GRADE 3 WINNERS
🥇 First Place
The List by Ethan D., Watford City, ND
🌟Red Ribbon Favorites
- Out of the Crawlspace by Corin F., Mandan, ND
- The Unsmart Pig by Harper B., Center, ND
- Spy Dog in Space by Archer L., Harvey, ND
GRADE 4 WINNERS
🥇 First Place
How I Saved My Dream by Mayzee S., New Salem, ND
🌟Red Ribbon Favorites
- The Chicken Army by Cecilia C., Grand Forks, ND
- Little Tim's Detective Agency by Alex N., Grand Forks, ND
- The Party in the iPad by Andrew K., West Fargo, ND
GRADE 5 WINNERS
🥇 First Place
The Magical Door by Lula J., Bismarck, ND
🌟Red Ribbon Favorites
- A Winter Journey: Horses & Fate by Kaia B., Fargo, ND
- Playground Terror by Polina F., Fargo, ND
- Mission Impossible by Jackson L., Minot, ND
Each year, children in Prairie Public's broadcast area from kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to write and illustrate their own stories to submit.
Every entrant is a winner and will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Top stories win prizes, and are featured on the radio and online.
