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!

1st Place

"Akeria and the Beast"

By Aurora

2nd Place

"Harold's New Home"

By Charlie

3rd Place

"Dennis & Pickles"

By Dane

Honorable Mention

"The Bunny Gardener"

By Kenzi

Honorable Mention

"The Noble's Death"

By Elena

Honorable Mention

"Unicorn Dinosaur Shark Walk into a Book"

By Everett

1st Place

"The Drought"

By Jessica

2nd Place

"The Arctic Fox and Snow Shoe Hare"

By Kelsey

3rd Place

"The Adventures of Maddie J."

By Madison

Honorable Mention

"The Two Little Skunks"

By Ender

Honorable Mention

"The Giraffe and the Butterfly"

By Yuvia

Honorable Mention

"Maverick and Goose's Birthday Party"

By Adaline

1st Place

"The Battle of Bright Sun Forest"

By Griffin

2nd Place

"A Very Batty Mystery"

By Haven

3rd Place

"The Three Kids and the Baby Bear"

By Hana

Honorable Mention

"Super Duck vs. Corn-a-dogle and King Dog"

By Lily

Honorable Mention

"Lisa the Bunny Story"

By Chloe

Honorable Mention

"The Jungle Problem"

By Parley

1st Place

By Caden

2nd Place

"The Day the Chickens Went Cuckoo"

By Kaitlyn

3rd Place

"The Jungle Woods Derby"

By Gerard

Honorable Mention

"Captain Cracker: Sandhill Crane Mail Carrier"

By Ruel

Honorable Mention

"The Animals Adventure!"

By Anya

Honorable Mention

"Mystery of the Daba's"

By Sierra

Honorable Mention

"Little Lion"

By Grace

1st Place

"The Piano Dragon"

By Oliver

2nd Place

"Strong Like Gorillas"

By Jase

3rd Place

"Three Brother Pallas Cats and Their Big Adventure!"

By Indie Grace

Honorable Mention

"Trapped in My Father's Place"

By Claire

Honorable Mention

"Axolotl in Amsterdam"

By Logan

Honorable Mention

"Super Gamba"

By Pyper

Honorable Mention

"Gem's Life"

By Anzlie

1st Place

"The Day I Ate the Universe"

By Evelyn

2nd Place

"Sashini the Tigorilla"

By Samantha

3rd Place

"Friendship in the Forest"

By Bela

Honorable Mention

"How Cheetah Got Her Spots"

By Izzy

Honorable Mention

"Never Give Up"

By Ashlynne

1st Place

"Bitsy and the Big Adventure"

By Adeline

2nd Place

"Whiskers Among the Stones"

By Rebecca

3rd Place

"The Forest of Mustelids"

By Ryker

Honorable Mention

"The Chosen Corgi"

By Liam

Honorable Mention

"A Dragon's Heart"

By Ruby