2022 Writers Contest Winners

Congratulations to the young writers and illustrators who won our PBS KIDS Writers Contest!

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Everyone has a story to tell.

Nebraska Public Media is recognizing a dozen young authors for using their creative writing skills to tell their stories. They are winners in the 2022 PBS KIDS Writers Contest.

More than 140 entries from 30 Nebraska towns came from students in kindergarten through third grade. The original works included illustrations. First place winners in each grade level will receive an iPad plus a PBS KIDS prize package. Second and third place winners at each grade level will receive a PBS KIDS prize package.

Runners-Up

  • Kindergarten Second Place:
    The Rainbow Crayons by Zella T., Pickrell
  • First Grade Second Place:
    A Leprechaun Named Max by Josephine L., Omaha
  • Second Grade Second Place:
    Floating Furniture and the Flood by Jillian M., Ashland
  • Third Grade Second Place:
    The Arrogant Tree by Mathias H-T., Omaha
  • Kindergarten Third Place:
    Bobby Bee by Phoebe W., Broken Bow
  • First Grade Third Place:
    The Darkness by Adeline H., Dixon
  • Second Grade Third Place:
    A Good Goalie by Henry G., Lincoln
  • Third Grade Third Place:
    The Adventures of Minty and Carrie by Aspen N., Cairo

For more information, contact kids@nebraskapublicmedia.org.