Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces PBS Kids Writers Contest

ATLANTA, GA, (January 16, 2018) – Today, Georgia Public Broadcasting announced its PBS KIDS Writers Contest, designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning. The Contest empowers children in grades K-3 to celebrate creativity and build literacy skills by writing and illustrating their very own stories.

“GPB is committed to helping Georgia children build valuable literacy skills through fun, hands-on opportunities to express their creativity and explore their imagination,” said GPB President and CEO Teya Ryan. “Through providing opportunities for Georgia kids to learn and explore through creative writing, GPB is making a commitment to its children and their long term success, in school and in life.”

How the Contest Works

Beginning January 22, 2018, Georgia children in grades K-3 can submit their entries to the GPB - PBS KIDS Writers Contest. GPB will select winners and award prizes in the spring of 2018. Additionally, local winners will get narrate their story in a radio booth at our GPB headquarters and be featured on www.gpb.org.

Creative Writing Resources

The Contest is supported by a robust set of resources for children, parents and teachers which can be found at www.gpb.org/writers-contest. Story organizers, checklists, and activity sheets are available on the Contest website to inspire children during the brainstorming process. PBS LearningMedia also offerings a collection of online teacher resources for use in classrooms nationwide.

To enter the Contest and for more information on entry rules and contest resources visit www.gpb.org/writers-contest

About Georgia Public Broadcasting

As one of the largest PBS stations in the nation, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB Media), has been creating content worth sharing for over 50 years. With nine television stations, 18 radio stations and a multi-faceted digital presence, GPB strives to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of our viewers and listeners with programming that includes statewide radio news, current affairs, high school sports, educational resources for teachers and students and enlightening programs about our state like "Hometown Georgia," "On Second Thought," "Political Rewind" and more.

About PBS KIDS

PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online, mobile and community-based programs. Kidscreen- and Webby-award winning pbskids.org provides engaging interactive content, including the PBS KIDS video player, now offering free streaming video accessible on computer- and mobile-device-based browsers. For more information on specific PBS KIDS content supporting literacy, science, math and more, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Twitter and Facebook.