Lilly's Little Friend Timmy
By Agany M - Kindergarten
Thank You to all who entered the KMOS PBS KIDS Writers Contest!
Children from all over central Missouri in kindergarten through 4th grade were invited to write and illustrate their own stories and submit them to KMOS PBS!
This contest was designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands on, active learning. It encouraged children to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original pieces. This year we encourage stories that are themed around conservation and climate.
Congratulations to our Winning Entries! Read their stories below!
THANK YOU to our Community Partners and Sponsors!
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Entry Forms and Rules
2024 Winning Entries!
No More Litter!
By Champ - 2nd Grade
Writing Resources!
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I send in my child's story?
The contest begins January 1, 2024
The deadline for stories is March 31, 2024. Your entry must be postmarked by March 31.
Where do I mail my entry?
KMOS PBS
University of Central Missouri
Wood 11
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Can I email my entry?
Yes! Email entries to alvested@ucmo.edu
Can stories be dictated to an adult?
Yes. Children who cannot write may tell their story to an adult who will write it.
Does spelling Count?
No. The judges do not consider spelling, 'best guess spelling' is okay.
Can clip art, coloring book characters, or stickers be added to illustrations? Can someone else make my illustrations? No. Your illustrations need to be your own work.
Do I need to bind my story? No. We will accept your story whether it is bound, stapled, or simply paper-clipped.
Will I get my original story back?
If you would like your original story back, when you mail in your story please include the return mailing address you would like the original story sent to.
When will the stories be judged, and how are they judged?
Stories will be judged in April 2024.
Stories are judged on originality, creative expression, storytelling, illustrations, and overall impression. Some things that make a story special include colorful art; a unique story; a story with a good beginning, middle, and end; illustrations that match the story; attention to details; and following the contest rules.
How will I know if my story won?
KMOS PBS will announced on this website and will be notified by phone or email on or about May 15, 2024.
Winning stories will be posted on this webpage.