The PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest, a national/local contest designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning. The contest encourages children in grades K-3, in communities across the country, to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original pieces.

The contest extends the powerful tradition of the Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest – and we’re looking forward to many more years of great stories from our talented kids.

• Entries are judged locally by a panel of experts and winners are selected – three from each grade, one 1st place & two honorable mentions, for a total of 12 winners.
  
  
• First place winners in each grade level are sent on to the national contest.
  
  
• Local winners will be announced in mid April and will be:
  • featured on-air
  • posted online
  • published in Kids VT, Vermont’s Family Magazine
  • recognized with prizes at an awards ceremony
    
    
• Each contest participant will receive a certificate of achievement, as well as an invitation to attend one of three Storytime parties that will be held at locations throughout the state.

Steps to Enter the Contest:

Mail your story to VPT so we have it by Friday, March 26, 2010.

PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest
Vermont Public Television
204 Ethan Allen Avenue
Colchester, VT 05446-3129

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Community Partners:

Ben & Jerry's
Everybody Wins! Vermont
The Flying Pig Bookstore
Kids VT
Northshire Bookstore
Rutland Free Library
Stern Center for Launguage and Learning
Vermont Department of Libraries
Vermont Humanities Council