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The PBS Kids Writers Contest at West Virginia Public Broadcasting is an annual competition that encourages West Virginia children in grades K-5 to explore the power of creativity by writing and illustrating their own stories.
This year, a beloved and familiar presence made the event even more special – iconic character standees, books and activities from Sesame Street, courtesy of West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
The 2023 West Virginia Book Festival came to life in Charleston, as book lovers of all ages flocked to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
This year, a beloved and familiar presence made the event even more special – iconic character standees, books and activities from Sesame Street, courtesy of West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB).
Reading took center stage in this year’s festival as WVPB distributed hundreds of free books to children of all ages. But the festivities extended far beyond the world of books.
Families were treated to a day filled with creative crafts, engaging games, and invaluable information about learning opportunities for children. The event was not merely about reading; it was about celebrating the joy of learning and the endless possibilities that come with it.
Learn more about WVPB Education and how our team strives to educate, inform and inspire.
Detective Rabbits, Alien Wars, and Cheat Mountain Salamanders are center stage this week at West Virginia Public Broadcasting as we announce the winners of the 2023 WVPB PBS Kids Writers Contest.
Detective Rabbits, Alien Wars, and Cheat Mountain Salamanders are center stage this week at West Virginia Public Broadcasting as we announce the winners of the 2023 WVPB PBS Kids Writers Contest.
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade were invited to submit stories with illustrations with the goal to encourage creativity and build literacy. Student teachers from Marshall University partnered with West Virginia Public Broadcasting to judge the entries.
Autumn Meadows, WVPB education specialist, was all smiles as she mailed out the certificates to every participant. “With over 100 submissions from all over the state, we are very proud of the writing that will be showcased,” commented Meadows.
A celebration and ceremony for the winners will take place in May at the West Virginia Culture Center and State Museum. The event will include entertainment by West Virginia authors, Ashley Belote, author of Frankenslime and The Me Tree, and Diane Tarantini, author of The Brave Knight. Performances by Tony Music and Joey Stepp Magic will also be part of the celebration.
Thanks to the West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute for sponsoring the 2023 WVPB PBS Kids Writers Contest. The West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute works in the state and nationwide to build awareness and promote medication safety for children.
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WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown is one of West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s newest Inquire Within locations. Inquire Within is a grant-funded initiative that brings award-winning PBS Kids content along with support from the WVPB education staff.
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown is one of West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s newest Inquire Within locations. Inquire Within is a grant-funded initiative that brings award-winning PBS Kids content along with support from the WVPB education staff.
The addition of WVU Children’s Hospital makes a total of 15 Inquire Within locations across the Mountain State.
On Dec. 15, the WVPB Education staff and WVU Medicine Children’s School Intervention Specialist Courtney Cook teamed up to greet patients, families, and hospital staff with PBS Kids activity bags and a special visit from Nature Cat.
Nature Cat is a fun, and educational PBS Kids show that features a house cat named Fred, who dreams of the outdoors. When his family leaves for the day, he becomes Nature Cat and goes on great outdoor adventures!
Children of all ages were thrilled to see Nature Cat and give him a wave or a high-five. Many hospital staff took a moment from their busy schedule to laugh and take photos with the character.
“Hospital stays are very emotional, especially with children, and we hope the visit brought comfort, laughter, and joy to those we met,” said WVPB Education Director Maggie Holley. “We left the hospital humbled and excited to plan another program in the near future.”
Hmmm… Will Clifford the Big Red Dog fit through the hospital doors?
