
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
First Grade
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
Second Grade
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
Fourth Grade
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
Fifth Grade
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
Sixth Grade
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