WATERTOWN, NY (March 5, 2024) – WPBS is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Writers Contest – selected by an expert panel of area educators. The annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest is a much-loved tradition at WPBS, and an unmatched opportunity for budding young authors to express their creativity. This year, over 30 stories were submitted for consideration by children in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. The winners were judged to have stories which were the most creative, original, and imaginative for their grade level.
“As an educational media provider, promoting literacy is a key priority for all of us at WPBS, as the ability to convey ideas through narrative and writing is a fundamental skill in so many fields – even in this new era of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence. Through this annual contest we’re delighted to celebrate the achievements of these talented and creative young people and thank all the entrants, their parents and our judges for their participation,” said Mark Prasuhn, President and General Manager at WPBS-TV.
An Award Ceremony honoring the winners of this year’s Writers Contest will be held during the annual Ready-Set-Fun! Literacy Festival at the Salmon Run Mall on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The ceremony will include a presentation of certificates and prizes to the winners to reward their accomplishments.
Please join WPBS in congratulating the winners and thanking all the young authors (and their families) who participated!
Kindergarten
1st place: Aliana R. “The Bird and Eggs”
2nd place: Ezedrial S. “Alex and Emmett: The Hero Brothers”
3rd place: Gwendolyn S. “The Park Mystery”
1st Grade
1st place: Titus N. “Titus and Fasty’s Adventure”
2nd place: Audrey C. “Winnie’s Rescue”
3rd place: Atalie M. “The Princess, The Prince, and The Ghost”
2nd Grade
1st place: Rosalia S. “The Terrific Tiger”
2nd place: Julia C. “The Love Story of Red and Blue”
3rd place: Clayton L. “Lost Coyote”
3rd Grade
1st place: Willa H. “Lily and Akash Make a New Friend”
2nd place: Selena C. “Little Duck”
3rd place: Journie R. “Girl Power”
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