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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

PBS Writers Contest 2018


The KLRU KIDS Writers Contest is a local Contest this year designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade will be encouraged to write and illustrate stories and submit them to KLRU, which will then select winners and award prizes on May 19, 2018. All entries will be published on KLRU’s website.
The KLRU Writers Contest will begin January 1, 2018 and will end March 31, 2018.
To help you and your child with the story entry, check out last year’s winners and use the judging rubric to learn how your child’s story is scored.

Emailed Entries – Preferred

KLRU Writers’ Contest entries may be emailed as PDF or JPG attachments only.
Each entry will have two attachments:
  • the entry form (with adult signature)
  • the story

Mailed Entries

KLRU KIDS Writers Contest
KLRU-TV
P.O. Box 7158
Austin, TX 78713
Please review contest rules for detailed information before entering the story.