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2026 PBS KIDS Writers Contest

Have a story in mind? Get ready to share it with the world!

This year, you can submit your PBS KIDS Writers Contest story two ways:

 The deadline to submit your story is March 31, 2026.

PBS Kids Writers Contest | Deadline March 31
Online Submission
Printable Form (PDF)

Grab your Writers Guidebook below! Inside you’ll find the entry form, rules, a classroom guide for teachers, and space to brainstorm, revise, and illustrate your masterpiece.

We can’t wait to read the stories only you can tell!

If you have any questions, contact Christina Rand at crand@gpb.org.

Writer's Contest

Download the PBS KIDS Writer’s Guide

This packet contains a series of resources to help your students break down the process of story writing. It includes activities to help students with brainstorming, revising, and illustrating.

Download
Writer's Contest

Read the Writers Contest Rules

Contest is open for entries! All entries much be accompanied by an entry form and must be postmarked by that date. Please read contest rules carefully before entering. 

Entry Rules
Writer's Contest

Check Out Previous Winners

Congratulations to all our PBS KIDS Writers Contest winners from previous years! From a robotic fish to a magical hula hoop, you can listen as they narrate their award-winning stories. 

Previous Winners

GPB's PBS KIDS Writers Contest encourages Georgia kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade to submit original, illustrated stories for great prizes and a chance to be featured on the GPB website.

The contest is made possible with generous support from Steve Kuranoff and Cathy Selig.