Skip to main content

Thank you for your stories!

Judging is underway and winners will be announced in early June. Check back for the winning stories!


The annual PBS Reno Writers Contest, part of PBS Reno Curiosity Classroom, invites local students in kindergarten through third grade to submit their own illustrated stories. 

The PBS Reno Writers Contest is a local contest designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning. The Writers Contest encourages children in grades K-3 to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original pieces. Each year, thousands of northern Nevada children participate in the PBS Reno Writers Contest, building their creative voices, and developing critical reading and writing skills.

Contest winners attend a celebration and receive a hardbound copy of their story, are recorded to appear on television, and are featured on the PBS Reno website. 

This year’s theme is Wonder.

For more information, contact 775-600-0551 or education@pbsreno.org.


Thank you to the 2024 PBS Reno Writers Contest sponsors

2024 PBS Reno Writers Contest sponsors