We are pleased to announce our 2021 winners and would like to congratulate them on their accomplishments!

More children than ever before submitted stories in honor of the 20th anniversary of the PBS KIDS Utah Writers & Illustrators Contest. 450 children from around the state sent in their best illustrated stories on the theme “Celebrate the Great Outdoors.”

The contest strives to foster creativity and literacy in young Utah artists and writers. Children were encouraged to find inspiration for their story by exploring the natural world, from backyard birdfeeders, to nature walks, to hiking and camping with their families.

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

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Kindergarten Winners

First Place

"Awake"

by Sam

We are pleased to announce our 2021 winners and would like to congratulate them on their accomplishments!

Kindergarten Winners

First Place

"Awake"

Second Place

"Nature Makes Me Happy"

Third Place

"The Numbers Go Camping"

First Grade Winners

First Place

"How to Catch a Cloud"

Second Place

"Rainbow Cave"

Third Place

"Ben's Adventure"

Second Grade Winners

First Place

"A Different Kind of Fishing Trip"

Second Place

"Krue and the Friendly Bear"

Third Place

"Wild Friendship"

Third Grade Winners

First Place

"Celebrate the Colors of the Great Outdoors"

Second Place

"The Lone Owl"

Third Place

"The Great Outdoors"

Fourth Grade Winners

First Place

"Poems for the Seasons"

Second Place

"How the Water Birds Got Their Arrows"

Third Place

"You are the Coolest Katydid"

Fifth Grade Winners

First Place

"A Camping Adventure"

Second Place

"Scared"

Third Place

"Memories of the Dust"

Sixth Grade Winners

First Place

"Opal & Stone"

Second Place

"The Forest Bake-Off"

Third Place

"Adventure on Mt. Perenna"