2020 Writers Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who submitted entries to the 2020 contest. Judges read and scored 59 entries from 29 Nebraska towns, and selected first, second, and third place winners from grades K-3. We loved reading everyone's creative stories! Congratulations to the following winners!

For more information, contact kids@NebraskaPublicMedia.org.

Kindergarten

1st Place: The Two Superheroes by Elsie N, Riverdale

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2nd Place: Ruby & Shelly by Natalie B, La Vista

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3rd Place: The Unicorn and the Dragon by Payton C, Holdrege

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First Grade

1st Place: Violet and Blaire at the County Fair by Violet N, Gretna

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2nd Place: The Pineapple Ninja Family by Ezekiel N, Riverdale

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3rd Place: Harry’s Dino Day by Emerson L, Mead

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Second Grade

1st Place: The Little Mouse Who Heard “Whoo” by Eloise K, Omaha

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2nd Place: Cover Up Makes Friends by Mohnish Sai G, Omaha

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3rd Place: Girls Back in Time by Liz P, Omaha

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Third Grade

1st Place: Tasha and Rose: From Foe to Friend by Alisha S, Omaha

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2nd Place: Tim and the Trees by Jillian W, St. Paul

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3rd Place: Saving Stardust by Amorita P, Lincoln

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