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PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest 2013

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Writers Contest

KLRU announces the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest! Designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on and active learning, the contest encourages children in grades K-3 to submit their own original illustrated stories.

How the Contest Works
Children in Central Texas can submit their entries to the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest either by mailing their entries to KLRU or uploading their stories to our website: klru.org/writerscontest. The upload window begins March 1, 2013. All entries must be postmarked or uploaded by April 6th. A panel of local judges will select local winners for each grade level by April 20th and award prizes including books, toys and gift cards with an announcement and celebration on Saturday, April 27.

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PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest for 2011

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PBS KIDS GO! Writers ContestThe PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest is a contest designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning.  The Contest encourages children in grades K-3 in communities across the country to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original pieces.  The Contest extends the powerful tradition and annual success of the 15-year national “Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest.”

KLRU’s launch date is February 1st but parents and schools may start working on their stories right now!  Just download the writers guide to help you and your child with the story development and look through the contest rules to make sure that you understand your child’s  grade criteria.  The contest entry deadline is Friday, March 25th (postmarked or delivered).

Go to http://www.klru.org/pbs-kids-go-writers-contest-2011/ to download the contest rules,  entry form and writer’s guide.  Be sure to check out the winners from last year!