Let the story writing begin!

How to Enter

The next contest will begin Spring 2024 - check back for updates in February.

Contest Rules

• Each entry must include the official Arkansas PBS KIDS Writers Contest Entry Form, with required signatures.
• Entrants must be children in Kindergarten, first, second or third grade.
• Only one entry per person.
• Must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states.
• Single author submissions only (no co-authoring).
• Fact or fiction, prose or poetry
• K-1st grade entries must have a minimum of 50 words, maximum of 200 words.
• 2nd - 3rd grade entries must have a minimum of 100 words, maximum of 350 words.
• Title page words do not count toward word count.
• Children can dictate their story to be printed.
• Invented spelling is accepted.
• Non-english text must be translated.
• Stories must have at least five original, clear and colorful illustrations.
• Original art can include drawings, collages, and 3-D art or photographs taken by the author.
• Stories must be created on one side of the paper and numbered on the back of each page.

Prizes

• Each Arkansas entrant will receive a participation certificate.
• Twelve winners (three from each grade) will receive an Arkansas PBS prize pack.
• First place winners will also receive one (1) PBS KIDS Playtime Pad which comes preloaded with educational games, music, and videos!