​On Your Markers, Young Writers, Get Set for the NHPTV Writers Contest

DURHAM, NH — Poetic tales, animal tales, tall tales, family tales, funny tales, magic tales, nature tales – any kind of illustrated tale can be entered in the NHPTV Kids Writers Contest. This year marks the 23rd year for this popular writing and illustrating contest for children, presented by New Hampshire Public Television, according to a press statement.

Children in grades K – 5 are invited to submit their original illustrated stories to the NHPTV Kids Writers Contest. The contest encourages kids to explore the power of creativity by writing and illustrating their own stories, and it promotes reading skills through active learning.

Contest guidelines and writing resources are available at nhptv.org/kidswrite; the deadline to submit stories is March 31st.

NHPTV partners with schools, public libraries, and other literacy organizations to implement the contest. A panel of local judges will select first, second and third place winners in April; all the winning stories will be posted on NHPTV’s website and recognized at an awards ceremony in the spring.

The NHPTV Kids Writers Contest is part of the New Hampshire PBS commitment to promoting literacy and a love of reading, writing, and creative expression in children. It aligns with New Hampshire writing and reading standards.

Nearly 14,000 students have participated in the NHPTV Kids Writers Contest since 1994, and 10 local children have been recognized for their work with national awards. The contest is supported by Heinemann Publishing and Parenting NH magazine.

About New Hampshire Public Television: New Hampshire's PBS station is a statewide locally owned and operated television network that engages minds, connects communities, and celebrates the Granite State with programs that entertain, educate and enrich. Beyond its award-winning local and national PBS television programs, New Hampshire Public Television is a leader in education and community outreach. www.nhptv.org.

Submitted by Susan Adams.