The 2024 Contest Has Officially Begun!
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Contact PBS Fort Wayne via email at educationoutreach@wfwa.org or call 260-484-8839 for more information today!
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Watch videos of the winning entries from the 2023 contest!
FIRST PLACE: KINDERGARTEN
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The Adventures of Mystery Girl By Madalyn Craun | 2023 Writers Contest | PBS Fort Wayne
FIRST PLACE: FIRST GRADE
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Everybody is Different by Capri Romano | 2023 Writers Contest | PBS Fort Wayne
FIRST PLACE: SECOND GRADE
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The Ninja's Surprise by Brayden Hoff | 2023 Writers Contest | PBS Fort Wayne
FIRST PLACE, THIRD GRADE
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The Mystery of the Missing Bird Feeder by Lydia Wilhelm | 2023 Writers Contest | PBS Fort Wayne
FIRST PLACE, FOURTH GRADE
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My Pet Dragon by Mason Craun | 2023 Writers Contest | PBS Fort Wayne
FIRST PLACE, FIFTH GRADE
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The Adventures of Little Flamingo and Ally the Alligator by Amelia Brown | 2023 Writers Contest
Local Entry Points
Public libraries, schools and classrooms throughout northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and southern Michigan can become entry points in this contest!
Ask your local children’s librarian if they plan to take part, or have them contact PBS Fort Wayne’s Education Outreach via email or call 260-484-8839 for more information today!
The Writers Contest presented by PBS Fort Wayne is designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning. The top stories from each location will be judged at the the PBS Fort Wayne Regional level. The contest officially concludes with a ceremony for the winners and their families.