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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

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1st Place

"Akeria and the Beast"

By Aurora


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2nd Place

"Harold's New Home"

By Charlie


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3rd Place

"Dennis & Pickles"

By Dane


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Honorable Mention

"The Bunny Gardener"

By Kenzi


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Honorable Mention

"The Noble's Death"

By Elena


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Honorable Mention

"Unicorn Dinosaur Shark Walk into a Book"

By Everett


 First Grade

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1st Place

"The Drought"

By Jessica


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2nd Place

"The Arctic Fox and Snow Shoe Hare"

By Kelsey


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3rd Place

"The Adventures of Maddie J."

By Madison


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Honorable Mention

"The Two Little Skunks"

By Ender


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Honorable Mention

"The Giraffe and the Butterfly"

By Yuvia


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Honorable Mention

"Maverick and Goose's Birthday Party"

By Adaline


 Second Grade

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1st Place

"The Battle of Bright Sun Forest"

By Griffin


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2nd Place

"A Very Batty Mystery"

By Haven


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3rd Place

"The Three Kids and the Baby Bear"

By Hana


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Honorable Mention

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

By Lily


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Honorable Mention

"Lisa the Bunny Story"

By Chloe


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Honorable Mention

"The Jungle Problem"

By Parley


 Third Grade

1st Place

By Caden


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2nd Place

"The Day the Chickens Went Cuckoo"

By Kaitlyn


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3rd Place

"The Jungle Woods Derby"

By Gerard


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Honorable Mention

"Captain Cracker: Sandhill Crane Mail Carrier"

By Ruel


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Honorable Mention

"The Animals Adventure!"

By Anya


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Honorable Mention

"Mystery of the Daba's"

By Sierra


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Honorable Mention

"Little Lion"

By Grace


 Fourth Grade

1st Place

"The Piano Dragon"

By Oliver


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2nd Place

"Strong Like Gorillas"

By Jase


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3rd Place

"Three Brother Pallas Cats and Their Big Adventure!"

By Indie Grace


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Honorable Mention

"Trapped in My Father's Place"

By Claire


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Honorable Mention

"Axolotl in Amsterdam"

By Logan


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Honorable Mention

"Super Gamba"

By Pyper


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Honorable Mention

"Gem's Life"

By Anzlie


 Fifth Grade

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1st Place

"The Day I Ate the Universe"

By Evelyn


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2nd Place

"Sashini the Tigorilla"

By Samantha


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3rd Place

"Friendship in the Forest"

By Bela


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Honorable Mention

"How Cheetah Got Her Spots"

By Izzy


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Honorable Mention

"Never Give Up"

By Ashlynne


 Sixth Grade

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1st Place

"Bitsy and the Big Adventure"

By Adeline


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2nd Place

"Whiskers Among the Stones"

By Rebecca


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3rd Place

"The Forest of Mustelids"

By Ryker


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Honorable Mention

"The Chosen Corgi"

By Liam


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Honorable Mention

"A Dragon's Heart"

By Ruby


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