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PBS SoCal KIDS Writers Contest

The PBS SoCal KIDS Writers Contest is an annual creative writing competition open to children in grades K-3, designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning. Libraries, schools, homeschooled children, after school programs, and clubs are encouraged to participate. Winners are selected from each grade level and special categories, including Humor, Illustration, Science Fiction and Kindness. Local winners are recognized at an awards ceremony and receive prizes. Non-English language stories are welcome as long as an English translation is provided.

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