Reading Rules!
Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit &
WQLN co-sponsored the Seventeenth
Annual Regional PBS Kids Go Writers Contest
(formerly Young Writers & Illustrators Contest).
The PBS Kids Go Writers Contest extends this mission by encouraging and
challenging children from kindergarten through third grade to create their
own picture books.
Preliminary judging took place in April, 2011. Entries were judged on
originality, creative expression, storytelling, and integration of copy and
illustrations. The top three entries from each grade level were declared
winning entries.
Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit and WQLN are hosting a regional
“Writer’s Party!” The selected entries will be read by their authors. The
readings will be taped and available for duplication. The parents and teachers
of the winners are invited to the party. Gift certificates and other prizes will
be awarded at the party. The party will be held on May 12, 2011, beginning at
6:30 p.m. We extend invitations to any interested parties. The local news
media will be contacted by press release to cover this event.
Feel free to contact Wendy Carson at the IU (814) 734-5610 x8389 or Kathy
Carducci at WQLN (814) 217-6001 for more information.
2011 PBS Kids Go!
Writers Contest Winners!
Kindergarten
1st Place – Isyis Martinez Connell Elementary (Erie City)
2nd Place – Michayla Magee Union City Elementary (Union City)
3rd Place – Isaac Johnson West End Elementary (Crawford Central)
First Grade
1st Place – Haevyn Haskins Russell Elementary (Warren)
2nd Place – John Underhill Iroquois Elementary (Iroquois)
3rd Place – Callie Johnson Vernondale Elementary (Millcreek)
Second Grade
1st Place – Valerie Larimer Home Schooled
2nd Place – Emma Heim Home Schooled
3rd Place – Eliza Reynolds Union City Elementary (Union City)
Third Grade
1st Place – Seth Jackson Home Schooled
2rd Place – Mattison Wallin Sugar Grove Elementary (Warren)
3rd Place – Sawyer Mohney Warren Area Elementary (Warren)
CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!