Get out your crayons - it's time for Prairie Public's PBS KIDS Writers Contest!
This year, we're expanding the age range of our annual Writers Contest to include Kindergarten through 5th grade.
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.
📅 Stories are due by March 31, 2025.
How To Send Your Story
1. Send the story and entry form via mail to:
Prairie Public
Attn: PBS Kids Writers Contest
207 5th Street N
Fargo, ND 58102
2. Submit story and entry form online here. (PDF only)
Attention teachers!
Prairie Public is grateful for all the teachers who their students to participate in the Writers Contest.
Each year, every teacher who submits stories from their class is entered to win a $100 Target Gift Card.
📚 Read last year's First Place and Red Ribbon Favorite stories below 📚
First Place: Kindergarten
"A Day at the Park"
by Kate J.
First Place: Grade 1
"The Beautiful Oops"
by Gwendolyn A.
First Place: Grade 2
"What Pets Do on Their Days Off"
by Waylen D.
First Place: Grade 3
"The Snow Globe"
by Addison V.
Red Ribbon Favorites: Kindergarten
- "Bella and Sam" by Claire D.
- "The First Day of Kindergarten" by Brooklyn G.
- "The Princess Adventure" by Cora P.
Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 1
- "Ted’s World Cup" by Florenzo G.
- "The Easter I Saw the Easter Bunny" by Claire S.
- "Tulip and the Valentine Party" by Rachael T.
Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 2
- "Clara and Her Creepy Purple Crayon" by Claire P.
- "Don’s Grand Adventure" by Benedict P.
- "Finding the Monsters" by Samuel P.
Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 3
- "The Magic Bird" by Welinnah O.
- "The Silver Lining" by Mallory M.
- "This World Now" by Aleena K.