VEGAS PBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST PRESENTED BY JANICE ALLEN

The Vegas PBS KIDS Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen is designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning. The contest — made possible by local financial support from Janice Allen — empowers children in Kindergarten–Grade 5 to celebrate creativity and build literacy skills by writing and illustrating their very own stories.

How to Enter the 2026 Competition

The 2026 Competition is now closed.

Winners will be notified by phone by the end of April or early May. Each winner will receive a special prize package, including a hardcover edition of their story, autographed books, and a custom tote filled with items that celebrate reading and writing.

Winning stories will be published following our awards ceremony in May.

How to Enter

Then and Now: Testimonies from Contest Alumni

Then and Now: Morris Brown, Vegas PBS KIDS Writers Contest Alumni

In 2025, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Vegas PBS KIDS Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen. To highlight the impact of this beloved tradition, we caught up with past winners.

In this special video, meet Morris Brown, who reflects on how the contest shaped his creativity, influenced his path, and inspired him to dream big. Morris’s journey showcases the power of nurturing young talent and the lasting impact of the Vegas PBS KIDS Writers Contest.