After a delay due to COVID-19, Milwaukee PBS has announced the winners of the Milwaukee PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Local children from communities throughout southeastern Wisconsin drew on their boundless imaginations to create unforgettable characters, exciting plots and expressive illustrations. 16 winners were chosen from 229 entries submitted this year. The 2020 Milwaukee PBS KIDS Writers Contest marks the 26th consecutive year of the contest.
Kindergarten
First Place: Tessa W. - Ziggy the Mermaid
Second Place: Riley A. - Dragon Tail Speedway
Third Place: Logan F. - Be Good to Your Body
Special Merit: Saanvi K. - The Family VS The Snow Monster
First Grade
First Place: Jordy W. - The Big Old Maple Tree
Second Place: Mason T. - The Crazy Crocodile Doesn't Know
Third Place: Liam A. - The Baseball Tryout
Special Merit: Amelia G. - Looking for Snowy
Second Grade
First Place: Hosanna P. - Mud, Grass, Leaves & Snow
Second Place: Declan F. - All About Trees
Third Place: Brandon B. - The New Sea Animal
Special Merit: Anderson B. - The Adventures with A.J. in the Amazon
Third Grade
First Place: Joaquin M. - Super Socky - Part 3 - The Socky Legacy
Second Place: Zofia C. - Did That Just Happen?
Third Place: Brianna P. - The Spot That Escaped
Special Merit: Amelia S. - The Musical Present
"Milwaukee PBS is so honored to host this contest to help spark imagination and creativity in young children in our community,” said Julie Hill Lehr, Marketing & Community Engagement Manager at Milwaukee PBS.
The Milwaukee PBS KIDS Writers Contest is designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning. The contest encourages children in grades K-3 to celebrate creativity by submitting their own original stories and illustrations.
The Milwaukee PBS KIDS Writers Contest is supported by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and the Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee. To learn more about the contest and this year’s winners, visit https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/Learn/2020authors/.
