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 in Prairie Public's PBS Kids Writers Contest.

First Place: Kindergarten
"Where Are My Glasses?"
by Trey W.

First Place: Grade 1
"My Magic Trip Home"
by Lilia K.

First Place: Grade 2
"Cooper and the Germ"
by Victoria A.

First Place: Grade 3
"Prela's Learning Adventures: Prela Goes to the Shelter"
by Paisley S.

Red Ribbon Favorites: Kindergarten

• "Super Dog" by Sam Z.
• "Bun Bun the Hero" by Alice P.
• "Meeting Buddy the Bison" by Chaitanya G.

Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 1

• "Mimi Wants to Fly" by Naia T.
• "Dinosaur Friends" by Jack P.
• "Save the Earth" by Sathvik A.

Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 2

• "Sprinkles" by Otis S.
• "The Little Pigling" by Danielle B.
• "Buddy Learns a Lesson" by Sloane Z.

Red Ribbon Favorites: Grade 3

• "In Search of Me" by Mia H.
• "The Mystery of the Missing iPhone 11 Pro" by Luke H.
• "Super Cat Stops Time" by Myles T.

Questions about Prairie Public's PBS Kids Writers Contest?

Contact Christine at cmcclellan@prairiepublic.org.