NHPBS 2019 Kids Writers Contest Winners

And the Winners Are...

(DURHAM, May 29, 2019) - A snowman who lost most of his snow, a magician that uses science in his tricks, and a boy who draws food that comes to life were all the subjects of winning stories submitted by children from across New Hampshire and beyond in the 2019 NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST.

The NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST encourages children to explore the power of creativity by writing and illustrating their own stories. It promotes reading skills through hands-on, active learning. This is the 25th year NHPBS has hosted a story-writing contest, and more than 12,800 children have participated over the years. An awards ceremony for the first, second and third place winners will be held at the NHPBS Broadcast Center in Durham on June 15, 2019 from 10 am- 12 pm.

“New Hampshire PBS is proud to offer the NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST. The contest underscores our commitment to learning and creative expression,” said Susan Adams, NHPBS’s Educational Services Manager. “The process of creative writing helps develop academic skills and improves a child’s self-confidence, creativity and imagination.”

The NHPBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST is part of NHPBS's commitment to promoting a love of reading, writing and creative expression in children. The contest aligns with New Hampshire state writing and reading standards and is made possible with support from Heinemann, the NH Lottery and Parenting NH.

You will find a list a list of the 2019 top ten contest winners below. The winning stories were chosen by a panel of judges, including local authors, educators and librarians. You can read all of the stories submitted to the contest at  nhpbs.org/kidswrite.

First Place

• Kindergarten - Building Bentley by Daniel L. of Fremont, NH
• First Grade - Deep Into the Sea by Saanvi J. of Groton, CT
• Second Grade - The Secrets of a Magician by Parker B. of Manchester, NH
• Third Grade - Abbracadabra, Carbon Footprint Disappear by Sujit S. of Nashua, NH
• Fourth Grade - Boy Meets Food by Vittorio M. of Hollis, NH
• Fifth Grade - The Girl Who Mixed Up Her b's and d's by Leah A. of Portland, OR

Second Place

• Kindergarten - Dan the Dinosaur by Cameron H. of Northwood, NH and Northwood School
• First Grade - Sharon's Jump for Strawberry by Gracelynn M. of Hooksett, NH
• Second Grade - Meet Jay, The Ultimate Universe God by Tejas N. of Merrimack, NH
• Third Grade - A Day on Horseback by Dena Marie P. of Franconia, NH
• Fourth Grade -Salsa vs. Guac by Beckett M. of Portsmouth, NH
• Fifth Grade - Silly Cat by Jahrie H. of Durham, NH

Third Place

• Kindergarten - Miss Orange's Field Trip by Jaclyn P. of Northwood, NH and Northwood School
• First Grade - The Very Weird Glasses by Calvin G. of Rollinsford, NH
• Second Grade - The Beeps at Night by Kaveri G. of Newton, MA and Ward Elementary School
• Third Grade - What's a Penny's Life Like? by Emily F. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
• Fourth Grade - A Real Story by Acadia K. of Hopkinton, MA
• Fifth Grade - Elvis and the Thieving Ants by Jeffrey L. of Needham, MA

Kindergarten - Honorable Mention - Top Ten Judges Picks

• Kid-kid the Cat by Miles B. of Northwood, NH and Northwood School
• Mommy Owl and Her Babies by Norah S. of Northwood, NH and Northwood School
• My New Golf Clubs by Trevor D. of Canterbury, NH
• Pirate Cat by Lincoln H. of Northwood, NH and Northwood School
• Rocket Pig by Phineas L. of Francestown, NH
• The Dinosaur That Got Dug Up by Brennan F. of Salem, NH
• The Forever Friendship by Adalynn J. of Hampstead, NH

First Grade - Honorable Mention - Top Ten Judges Picks

• If I Got a Goldfish by Emma Darrow of New London, NH
• If the Dinosaurs Came Back by Ishaan N.of Merrimack, NH
• If You Gave a Kangaroo a Cupcake by Madison H. of Hooksett, NH and Fred C. Underhill School
• If You Give a Monkey a Banana by Connor A. of Hooksett, NH and Fred C. Underhill School
• If You Give a Monkey a Hamburger by Luke M. of Hooksett, NH Fred C. Underhill School
• If You Give a Tiger a Chip by Harper B. of Hooksett, NH and Fred C. Underhill School
• My Imagination by Ambrielle B. of Atkinson, NH
• The Garden by Noemie S. of Brighton, MA

Second Grade - Honorable Mention - Top Ten Judges Picks

• A Monster at Daylight by Grace H. of Newton Centre, MA and Ward Elementary
• But, I Already Know How to Swim by Lucia A. of New York, NY
• How Vegetables and Utensils Won the War by Christopher N. of Needham, MA
• Love is the Key by Daphnee C. of Barrington, NH and Barrington Elementary School
• One Small Elephant by Sarafina A. of Dover, NH and Portsmouth Christian Academy
• Snow War by Daniel G. of Newton, MA and Ward Elementary
• The Adventures of Peekaboo by Aubrey D. of Canterbury, NH

Third Grade - Honorable Mention - Top Ten Judges Picks

• Apple and Orange by Bridget M. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
• Connor the Alien King by Camryn L. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
• Food Fight by Clara R. of Needham, MA
• How Small is Small? by Isaac Y. of Manchester, NH
• Shortcake Takes Charge by Charlotte K. of Francestown, NH
• The Talent Show by Pierce W. of Saco, ME
• The Yellow Highlighter by Jocelyn T. of Merrimack, NH and Mastricola Elementary School

Fourth Grade - Honorable Mention - Top Ten Judges Picks

• Dear Stephen King by Ella A. of New York, NY
• Fred and Charlie Save the World by Patrick M. of Hollis, NH
• I'm Flying by Norah O. of Dover, NH
• Joe the Stick: A Hero's Tale by Ethan T. of Dover, NH
• Kitty's Impossible Dream by Mackenzie S. of Saco, ME
• The Magic Pencil by Arianna L. of Marblehead, MA
• Wet Nose by Sophia F. of Poland, ME and St. Dominic Academy

Fifth Grade - Honorable Mention - Top Ten Judges Picks

• An Immigrant's Tale = Different is Good by Lillian S. of Belmont, MA
• Jerry Makes a Friend by Thayer D. of Portsmouth, NH and Little Harbour School
• Mr. Pickle and the Cotton Candy Boys by Kara T. of Billerica, MA
• Panda Goes to the Forbidden City by John P. of Needham, MA
• Starry Night by Taylor F. of Londonderry, NH
• The Mice's Holiday by Meta D. of Manchester, NH
• Two Pigs, A Monster, and The People They Saved by Emily (Xingying) H. of Needham, MA

Support for the NHPBS Kids Writers Contest comes from the NH Lottery.

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