AUSTIN PBS WRITERS SHOWCASE 2026

We are back and excited to read new stories!

We’re looking for amazing stories written and illustrated by kids in Kindergarten to 5th grade!

The Austin PBS Writers Showcase promotes children’s literacy and art through hands-on, active learning. Children in the Austin PBS viewing area can write and illustrate original stories, then submit them to Austin PBS. All entries are published on this website and the top stories from each grade level will be selected by independent judges to receive prizes. All top stories will be read aloud at our Writers Showcase Celebration event in May, where we’ll celebrate the winners and all the children who submitted a story.

¡Aceptamos cuentos en español y en inglés!

Entry deadline is March 31, 2026

Ready to submit your story?

Parents and teachers can submit stories. See instructions below.

Please read these rules first prior to submitting stories. As a reminder, the story should include the author’s FIRST NAME ONLY, NO LAST NAME, and NO PICTURE OF THE CHILD in the story title or the story itself. Do NOT write the school name in the story.

Writers Showcase Rules 

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
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
PO Box 143626
Austin TX 78714