
The 2022 PBS Kids Writers Contest winners have been announced!
Congratulations to all who entered — we're proud of you!
📚 Read the 2022 First Place and Red Ribbon Favorite stories below 📚
And listen to the First Place winners read their stories on our daily radio show, Main Street!
First Place: Kindergarten
"The Three Kittens Get Lost"
by Archer G.
First Place: Grade 1
"The Dark Night"
by Elijah M.
First Place: Grade 2
"Happy's Detective Adventure"
by Shree T.
First Place: Grade 3
"Color in Darkness"
by Conrad R.
Red Ribbon Favorites: Kindergarten
- "Cloee and Evrist" by Isabella H.
- "My Awesome Adventurous Future" by Zahra M.
- "Penguingo" by Simeon R.
Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 1
- "The Yukon Wolf" by Kaylee J.
- "The Koala Who Couldn't Stop Sleeping" by Henry E.
- "Hedgehog and Bear's Valentine" by Asher N.
Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 2
- "Cookie and His First Friend" by Nanae Y.
- "The Evil Robot" by Daniel C.
- "A Mermaid's Diary" by Hazel R.
Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 3
- "Larry the Hot Dog" by Azariah O.
- "Shoe Chase" by Haakon N.
- "Cloudy the Pony" by Gina S.
Each year, children in Prairie Public's broadcast area from kindergarten through 3rd 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.
