PBS KIDS Writers Contest

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.

The 2026 WVPB PBS KIDS Writers Contest has begun! Submissions are due by March 31, 2026.

Entries may be mailed OR emailed and must be postmarked by March 31.

2026 Contest Rules
2026 Entry Form

Email education@wvpublic.org with any questions.

Click below to see past winners: 

2025 Winners
2024 Winners
2023 Winners
2022 Winners
2021 Winners

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