Hey, kids! It’s time for PBS Utah’s annual Writers & Illustrators Contest. This year’s theme is Animal Tales. Grab your notepad, pencil, art supplies, and let your creativity run wild. We can’t wait to read your stories!
Children in kindergarten-6th grade are invited to participate. Stories are accepted in English and Spanish, can be fiction or nonfiction, may be about your very own pets or any animals you love. The sky’s the limit, as long as it is your own original work.
Don’t know where to start? Take a look at the activity sheets and printable resources on this page. Ask yourself questions like: What are the things I am curious about? What do I notice in the world around me? What would happen if...? Jot down story ideas and sketch drawings as you look at the vibrant world around you.
Stories may be submitted online or via mail with a completed entry form February 1st to May 1st, 2025. Winners will receive a PBS KIDS Utah prize pack with rewards from PBS Utah and our community partners, have their stories published online, and have an opportunity to celebrate with other winners with a local PBS station tour. The stories will be showcased in a traveling art exhibit hosted by the Utah Division of Arts and Museums.
