Houston Public Media’s 2020 PBS KIDS Writers Contest
The 2020 Contest entry period is over. 2021 contest information will be available by January 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the stories be judged?
The stories are being judged now.
How will I know if my story won?
The names of finalists and winners will be posted on this webpage by September 25.
Will there be an awards ceremony for the finalists and winners?
There will not be an awards ceremony for 2020. By October 12, finalists will receive medals/certificates in the mail and winners will receive trophies/prizes in the mail. They will be sent to home addresses if they are individual entries and to schools if they are school entries.
Will my story be returned to me?
Every child who entered will receive a personalized certificate by October 30. We will try, but are not required, to return your story to you or your school. We will do our best to make this happen. However, we can't be responsible for lost or damaged entries or postage due on mailings you sent to us. Certificates and stories will be returned to home addresses if they are individual entries and to schools if they are school entries.
Is there a national contest?
No. There is no national contest at this time.
Thank you for your patience. We are all in this together.
