The Austin PBS KIDS Writers Showcase is back!
The Writers Showcase promotes literacy and art through hands-on, active learning.
We’re looking for amazing stories written and illustrated by kids in Kindergarten to 5th grade! Kids in the Austin PBS viewing area can submit their stories and all entries are published on this website. Entry deadline is March 31, 2025
Finalist from each grade level will be selected by independent judges and we will celebrate the winners (and all the children who entered) on Saturday, May 10th, 2025.
¡Aceptamos cuentos en español y en inglés!
Ready to submit your story?
Parents and teachers can submit stories. See instructions below.
Parent Submissions
You may submit your entry online (preferred) or by mail.
TO SUBMIT BY MAIL
Print and fill out entry form/formulario de inscripción
Mail entry from and story (unfolded) to:
Austin PBS Writers Showcase 2025
PO Box 143626
Austin TX 78714
Teacher Submissions
You may submit your students’ stories online (preferred) or by mail.
When submitting, don’t forget to include parents’ signatures as well.
TO SUBMIT BY MAIL
Print and fill out entry form/formulario de inscripción
Mail entry from and story (unfolded) to:
Austin PBS Writers Showcase 2025
PO Box 143626
Austin TX 78714
Questions? Email education@klru.org
Kindergarten
1st Toothy’s Adventure by Liana O.
2nd Captain Scar and the Treasure by Dhruva S.
3rd Lily the Frog by Mishka G.
1st Grade
1st El Astronauta Perdido by Yomico B.
2nd Moon’s Surprise Birthday by Ayra M.
3rd El niño que nació en el eclipse by Nicolás R.
2nd Grade
1st Igor’s Ice Cream Shop by Lilah B.
2nd Swinging Success – The monkey bar adventure by Aara V.
3rd Air Ninja Bird Ninja by Everett P.
3rd Grade
1st Broccoli The Brave by Amelia S.
2nd THE LOST PENGUIN by Reyaan V.
3rd Day of the Dragons by Anastasia O.
4th Grade
1st Lost Eliza by Lillian A.
2nd The Search For Admetos, A Short Story About Proteus Myrto by Ishana J.
3rd Tiffany’s Tale Shreya V.
5th Grade
1st An Austin Oak by Ira C.
2nd DOGGIE DESERTION by Anika V.
3rd The Land of Beyond by Sofia C.
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