2016 NH PTV Kids Writers Contest Winners Announced

DURHAM, NH - Annoying baby brothers, teachers who might be aliens and a chipmunk-saving terrier were featured in stories written by kids in grades K-5 submitted to the 2016 NHPTV Kids Writers Contest. More than 500 creative entries were received from children across New Hampshire and beyond, and 132 stories were selected for first place, second place, third place and honorable mention recognition.

The NHPTV 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 22nd year NHPTV has hosted a story-writing contest; more than 11,500 children have participated over the years. An awards ceremony for the contest winners will be held in June.

“New Hampshire Public Television is proud to again offer the NHPTV KIDS Writers Contest. The contest underscores our commitment to learning,” said Susan Adams, NHPTV’s Educational Services Manager. “The process of creative writing has been proven to help develop academic skills and improve a child’s self-confidence, creativity and imagination.”

The NHPTV Kids Writers Contest is part of NHPTV'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 and the Lincoln Financial Foundation.

The winning stories were chosen by a panel of judges including local educators and librarians. All the stories submitted to the contest will be posted at nhptv.org/kidswrite.

FIRST PLACE

Kindergarten - My First Day of School by Pierce S. of Saco, ME
First Grade - Elliot to the Rescue by Mackenzie S. of Saco, ME
Second Grade - Cookie: A Story About a Purrfectly Different Cat by Mia L. of Hampton, NH
Third Grade - Escar the Excellent Elephant by Luciana M. of Hollis, NH
Fourth Grade - Tree House Blue Prints by Sebastian S. of Saco, ME
Fifth Grade - The Bully by Jishnu D. of Dover, NH

SECOND PLACE

Kindergarten - Poems by Dena Marie P. of Franconia, NH
First Grade - Oh Brother by Kimberly T. of Dover, NH
Second Grade - Helpful George by Amelia Sage H. of Milford, NH
Third Grade - The Bad Speaking Habit by Sofia Z. of Hudson, NH and Infant Jesus School, Nashua, NH
Fourth Grade - "My First Experiment" A Real Story by Om S. of Natick, MA
Fifth Grade - The Egg That Rolled Away by Kyla H. of Dunstable, MA

THIRD PLACE

Kindergarten - The Magic Map by Issac D. Manchester, NH
First Grade - Mama's Love by Lief E. of Hudson, NH
Second Grade - The Panda in the Sandbox by Kaiden R.of Northfield, NH
Third Grade - Girls Can Play Too by Ellie H. of Danville, NH
Fourth Grade - Ellie and the Meadow by Skyler P. of Wells, ME and Nanacy Loud School, Rochester, NH
Fifth Grade - Comic Book Making by Zachary C. of Greenville, NH and Infant Jesus School, Nashua, NH

Honorable Mention – Kindergarten

The Horse and the Mouse by Fiona B. of Marblehead, MA
The Thirsty Horse by Deepthi B. of Merrimack, NH
Flowers Are Alive by Juliana C. of Fremont, NH
I Love Skylanders by Liam L. of Marshfield, MA
The Purple Princess by Aldea L. of Mirror Lake, NH
My Family Takes a Trip to New York by Anna O. of Waban, MA
Frederick and John at the Orchestra by Sujit S. of Nashua, NH
The Mystery of the Tiger by Tushar S. of Nashua, NH

Honorable Mention – First Grade

The Girl and the Pink Jacket by Henna A. of Exeter, NH and Main Street School
Lincoln, The Mischievous Dog by Andrew C. of Concord, NH and St. Benedict Academy
How to Be Nice by Kiarrali C. of Warren, NH and Warren Village School
My Wild Horse by Lila D. of Salem, NH and St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
The Biggest Lion by Lucas D. of Portland, ME
The Funny Penguin by Gianna E. of Salem, NH and St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Jenny's Happy Birthday by Hannah L. of Wolfeboro, NH
Through the Eyes of Freddy by Shawnak N. of Andover, MA
Dolphins by Bryanna P. of Warren, NH and Warren Village School
Chickens for Sale by Jonathan R. of Berlin, MA
The T.V. Station Tour by Alice R. of Exeter, NH and Main Street School
All About Bloodhounds by Addison R. of Gorham, ME

Honorable Mention – Second Grade

Donuts Saves Lobby and Lulu! by Genevieve B. of Exeter, NH and Hampstead Academy
The Stinks Concert by Allie B. of Amherst, NH and Wilkins School
Susie by Abigail C. of Fremont, NH
Chicken and Turkey Save Santa by Maggie C. of Newington, NH and Newington Public School
Forces and Motion Ballet by Ava C. of Allenstown, NH and Allenstown Elementry School
Cookies Can Be Good and Bad by Blake C. of Hampton Falls, NH and Lincoln Akerman School
Gymnastics by Danay C. of Allenstown, NH and Allenstown Elementry School
The Pumpkin Seed by Meta D. of Manchester, NH
If You Ride a Bike, You Will Be Amazed! by Annie D. of Portland ME
The Grumpy Tastebud by Leah J. of Merrimack, NH
The Camping Trip by Emerson M. of Amherst, NH and Wilkins School
Rescue the Butterfly by Christina N. of West Leb., NH and Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
Our Little Drummer Boy by Matthew B. P. of Nashua, NH
Tiana's Dancing Adventure by Amelia P. of Epsom, NH and Meeting House Montessori School
Super Teacher by Delaney R. of Stratham, NH
The Realistic Blue Jay by Anika J. S. of Atkinson, NH
My Cat Mittens by John William S. of Salem, NH
The Angry Scorpion by Alice S. of Barrington, NH and Barrington Elementary School
Gryphon the Dog and His Missing Bone by Zoe V. of Amherst, NH and Wilkins School
Harry Stows Away by Abigail L. of Goffstown, NH and Maple Avenue Elementary
The Crayons Take a Trip by Hayden S. of Goffstown, NH and Maple Avenue Elementary

Honorable Mention – Third Grade

You're Here for a Reason Cadia by Eva F. of Atkinson, NH and Hampstead Academy
My Good Drawing by JT B. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
My Best Friend by Troy B. of Franconia, NH and Lafayette Regional School
The Old Lady In Lavender by Frances Reid B. of Concord, NH
Bee And Hornet vs Cat! by Shea C. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
On the Hunt by Ruthie C. of Greenville, NH and Infant Jesus School
Lily's Magic Carpet Adventure by Anuhya C. of Hollis, NH
A Day in the Life of a Cat by Leyden C. of Dover, NH and Garrison Elementary School
Where Does My Teacher Sleep by Ella C. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School
The Terrible Crayon Problem by Carson F. of Merrimack, NH and Infant Jesus School
Force One by Siddhant G. of Acton MA
The Legend Of Red Fox by Sarah H. of Stratham, NH and (not given)
The Crazy Dog by Noah H. of Lempster, NH and Lempster Community School
The Escape From China by Sophie H. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
The Awesome Amphibian by Zachary J. of Manchester, NH
Miles Mouse: World Traveler by Eva L. of Marshfield MA
Life With Asthma by Nianna M. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
Blobby's Day Out by Ethan M. of Dublin, NH and Dublin Christian Academy
Cat, Dog or Both by Hayden N. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
The Life of Lorenzo by Kerris P. of Portsmouth, NH
The Alphabet by Delaney P. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
Ally and the Lost Gem by Ashley S. of Bedford, NH
The Epic Quest of William Pond by Sophie S. of Lexington MA
Archie by Matthew S. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
When Dreams Come True by Audrey T. of Auburn, NH and Auburn Village School
The Mischievous Mouse by Amelia Jace T. of Bristol, NH
The Life of Pets When You're Gone by Eva T. of Lempster, NH and Lempster Community School
Safany the Bear-Cub by Adell V. of Lempster, NH and Lempster Community School
Chip's Adventure by Ella W. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School
The Indestructible Bouncy Bubbles by Natalie W. of Lebanon, NH
The Dream by Ryan W. of Manchester, NH
The Great Deinosuchus by Braden Z. of West Lebanon, NH and Mt. Lebanon Elementary School

Honorable Mention – Fourth Grade

How to Be an Abenaki by Susannah A. of Stratham, NH and Stratham Memorial School
My Culinary Adventures by Ananya B. of Longmeadow MA
The Drawings That Came to Life by Nabiha C. of Seabrook, NH
Every Person…and Planet…is Unique by Stephen D. of Manchester, NH
Let's Dive Into Poety by Lea D. of Portland ME
Bully Busters by Milagros D. of Wellsley Hills MA
Charmichael the Caring Antelope by Natalia E. of Londonderry, NH
You've Got a Friend by Annie G. of Stratham, NH and Stratham Memorial School
When Food Eats Back by MacKenzie H. of Merrimack, NH and James Mastricola Elementary School
Tuuk, the Dog Who is Always There For Me by Clare H. of Stratham, NH and Stratham Memorial School
Kronk: The First Scientist Through Trial and Error by Marilise H. of Durham, NH
My Pet Dragon by Anvita K. of Billerica MA and Infant Jesus School
The Day Max Ran Away by Makaila L. of Rochester, NH and Nancy Loud School
Yang and the Jobs by Joshua M. of Nashua, NH and Infant Jesus School
Scales Missing Tail by Shannon M. of Rochester, NH and Nancy Loud School
Letters to Grammy by Clara N. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School
Nature's Collection of Poems by Hiral P. of Keene, NH
I Am a Gifted Child by Prisha R. of Irvine CA
Santa? by Aidan S. of Bedford, NH
Operation: Get The Cookie by Daniel S. of Milford, NH
Dog School by Wyatt S. of Rochester, NH and Nancy Loud School
The Clown That Was Not Funny by Ethan W. of Rochester, NH and Nancy Loud School
The Great Leprechaun Chase by Sonya W. of Nashua, NH

Honorable Mention – Fifth Grade

I Can't Write A Story by Nathan A. of Alton, NH and Alton Central School
Spork: A Story Of Silverware by Sudeshna C. of Pembroke, NH
Your Cat's Secret Life by Warren C. of Nashua, NH and Infant Jesus School
Adventure of a Lifetime by Ryan C. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School
Treasure by Elizabeth C. of Concord, NH
Never Unlock Your Baby by Zachary C. of Portsmouth, NH and New Franklin Elementary School
The Telepath by Emily C. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School
The Missing Girl by Aania G. of Nashua, NH and Infant Jesus School
Miss Number Two and The Sticky Case Of Molasses by Aidan H. of Stratham, NH
My Daddy Is An Angel by Alyssa I. of Alton Bay, NH and Alton Central School
Think Outside the Box by Emerson J. of Bethlehem, NH
The Dark Bedroom by Amogh M. of Nashua, NH and Infant Jesus School
A Day in the Life of an Underwater Resident by Cedric M. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School
The Fun House of No End by Dylan P. of Alton, NH and Alton Central School
Mexican Food Mountain by Declan P. of Bethlehem, NH
Wigwam Travel by Sabrina S. of Nashua, NH and Infant Jesus School
Just Your Average Dragon Girl by Julia S. of Weare, NH
If Donald Trump Became President by Miles T. of Hampton, NH and Marston Elementary School

Submitted by New Hampshire Public Television.