We are pleased to announce our 2025 winners and would like to congratulate them on their accomplishments!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story! PBS KIDS Utah celebrates all of the talented Utah children who entered this year’s contest.

Enjoy reading this year's winning stories!

Kindergarten

1st Place
Aurora Bowers
Akeria and the Beast

2nd Place
Charlie Klomp
Harold's New Home

3rd Place
Dane Larsen
Dennis & Pickles

Honorable Mention
Kenzi Nakaya
The Bunny Gardener

Honorable Mention
Elena Dickeerson
The Noble's Death

Honorable Mention
Everett Jorgensen
Unicorn Dinosaur Shark Walk into a Book

1st Place
Jessica Madsen
The Drought

2nd Place
Kelsey Hamblin
The Arctic Fox and Snow Shoe Hare

3rd Place
Madison Jorgensen
The Adventures of Maddie J.

Honorable Mention
Ender Savage
The Two Little Skunks

Honorable Mention
Yuvia Sanchez
The Giraffe and the Butterfly

Honorable Mention
Adaline Williams
Maverick and Goose's Birthday Party

1st Place
Griffin Ferris
The Battle of Bright Sun Forest

2nd Place
Haven Redzich
A Very Batty Mystery

3rd Place
Hana Kim
The Three Kids and the Baby Bear

Honorable Mention
Lily Shaw
Super Duck vs. Corn-a-dogle and King Dog

Honorable Mention
Chloe Park
Lisa the Bunny Story

Honorable Mention
Parley Herrin
The Jungle Problem

1st Place
Oliver Herrin
The Piano Dragon

2nd Place
Jase Williams
Strong Like Gorillas

3rd Place
Indie Grace
Three Brother Pallas Cats and Their Big Adventure!

Honorable Mention
Claire Marcheschi
Trapped in My Father's Place

Honorable Mention
Logan Stoddard
Axolotl in Amsterdam

Honorable Mention
Anzlie Butterfield
Gem's Life

1st Place
Evelyn Yang
The Day I Ate the Universe

2nd Place
Samantha Mercedes
Sashini the Tigorilla

3rd Place
Bela Himanshu Sant
Friendship in the Forest

Honorable Mention
Izzy Lyons
How Cheetah Got Her Spots

Honorable Mention
Ashlynne Wolverton
Never Give Up

1st Place
Adeline Graham
Bitsy and the Big Adventure

2nd Place
Rebecca Lems
Whiskers Among the Stones

3rd Place
Ryker Boardman
The Forest of Mustelids

Honorable Mention
Liam Gustavson
The Chosen Gorgi

Honorable Mention
Ruby Nitta
A Dragon's Heart