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2012 PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest

Encouraging children to write and illustrate their own stories for an annual competition.

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Kindergarten

A Gingerbread Man Going Craaaaazy, by Taiga Morishita

First Place

"A Gingerbread Man Going Craaaaazy"
By: Taiga Morishita

Read "A Gingerbread Man Going Craaaaazy"
Watch "A Gingerbread Man Going Craaaaazy"
10 Ways to My Grandma's, by Grant Longo

Honorable Mention

"10 Ways to My Grandma's"
By: Grant Longo

Read "10 Ways to My Grandma's"
Watch "10 Ways to My Grandma's"

First Grade

Sunflower Power, by Neel Garde

First Place

"Sunflower Power"
By: Neel Garde

Read "Sunflower Power"
Watch "Sunflower Power"
Emmy's Sad and Frustrating Day, by Elsie Bencke

Honorable Mention

"Emmy's Sad and Frustrating Day"
By: Elsie Bencke

Read "Emmy's Sad and Frustrating Day"
Watch "Emmy's Sad and Frustrating Day"

Second Grade

The Pickle Triplet's Big Adventure, by Diya Kumar

First Place

"The Pickle Triplet's Big Adventure"
By: Diya Kumar

Read "The Pickle Triplet's Big Adventure"
Watch "The Pickle Triplet's Big Adventure"
Sky City, by Joey Longo

Honorable Mention

"Sky City"
By: Joey Longo

Read "Sky City"
Watch "Sky City"

Third Grade

The Adventures of Buddy, by Sydney Vernon

First Place

"The Adventures of Buddy"
By: Sydney Vernon

Read "The Adventures of Buddy"
Watch "The Adventures of Buddy"
The Broken Promise, by Marielle Carleton

Honorable Mention

"The Broken Promise"
By: Marielle Carleton

Read "The Broken Promise"
Watch "The Broken Promise"

Kindergarten

The Dragon at the Park By: Mina Gabriel

First Place

"The Dragon at the Park"
By: Mina Gabriel - Kirkland, WA

Read "The Dragon at the Park" Watch "The Dragon at the Park"
Robot Visits Earth by Neel Garde

Honorable Mention

"Robot Visits Earth"
By: Neel Garde - Redmond, WA

Read "Robot Visits Earth" Watch "Robot Visits Earth"

First Grade

Amy's Paragliding Adventure By: Nupur Gorkar

First Place

"Amy's Paragliding Adventure"
By: Nupur Gorkar - Bellevue, WA

Read "Amy's Paragliding Adventure"Watch "Amy's Paragliding Adventure"
The Little Science Fairy By: Kira de Morsella

Honorable Mention

"The Little Science Fairy"
By: Kira de Morsella - Bellevue, WA

Read "The Little Science Fairy" Watch "The Little Science Fairy"

Second Grade

General Roboto-Kiss and the Super Tasty Chocolate Bar By: Jack Mercs

First Place

"General Roboto-Kiss and the Super Tasty Chocolate Bar"
By: Jack Mercs - Vancouver, B.C.

Read "General Roboto-Kiss and the Super Tasty Chocolate Bar" Watch "General Roboto-Kiss and the Super Tasty Chocolate Bar"
Fairy World By: Brianna Nelson

Honorable Mention

"Fairy World"
By: Brianna Nelson - Renton, WA

Read "Fairy World" Watch "Fairy World"

Third Grade

Frank and George Save the Day By: Jack Gardner

First Place

"Frank and George Save the Day"
By: Jack Gardner - Lake Stevens, WA

Read "Frank and George Save the Day" Watch "Frank and George Save the Day"
I Learned My Lesson By: Michelle Jung Hyun Kim

Honorable Mention

"I Learned My Lesson"
By: Michelle Jung Hyun Kim - Bellevue, WA

Read "I Learned My Lesson" Watch "I Learned My Lesson"

Kindergarten

The Ladybug Doesn't Find Her Spots<br /> By: Farah Novoa

First Place

"The Ladybug Doesn't Find Her Spots"
By: Farah Novoa

Read "The Ladybug Doesn't Find Her Spots"Watch "The Ladybug Doesn't Find Her Spots"
Quiana Quinn and the Quacking Queen in Outerspace By: Kira de Morsella

Honorable Mention

"Quiana Quinn and the Quacking Queen in Outerspace"
By: Kira de Morsella

Read "Quiana Quinn and the Quacking Queen in Outerspace" Watch "Quiana Quinn and the Quacking Queen in Outerspace"

First Grade

Meeting an Olympian By: Sophia Judish

First Place

"Meeting an Olympian"
By: Sophia Judish

Read "Meeting an Olympian" Watch "Meeting an Olympian"
The Walk of Danger By: Sarah Rose Smale

Honorable Mention

"The Walk of Danger"
By: Sarah Rose Smale

Read "The Walk of Danger" Watch "The Walk of Danger"

Second Grade

Dr. Shark By: Naveed Arang

First Place

"Dr. Shark"
By: Naveed Arang

Read "Dr. Shark" Watch "Dr. Shark"
Frank the Monster By: Jack Gardner

Honorable Mention

"Frank the Monster"
By: Jack Gardner

Read "Frank the Monster" Watch "Frank the Monster"

Third Grade

The New Pet By: Henry King

First Place

"The New Pet"
By: Henry King

Read "The New Pet" Watch "The New Pet"
The Rehab Quilt By: Emily Jennings

Honorable Mention

"The Rehab Quilt"
By: Emily Jennings

Read "The Rehab Quilt" Watch "The Rehab Quilt"

Kindergarten

Ice Cream For Dogs By: Stella

First Place

"Ice Cream For Dogs"
By: Stella

Read "Ice Cream For Dogs"
The Legend of The Lilypad By: Brooklyn

Honorable Mention

"The Legend of The Lilypad"
By: Brooklyn

Read "The Legend of The Lilypad"

First Grade

The Snowy Day By: Maeve

First Place

"The Snowy Day"
By: Maeve

Read "The Snowy Day"
Zekie For President By: Liam

Honorable Mention

"Zekie For President"
By: Liam

Read "Zekie For President"

Second Grade

The Cherry Tree By: Bridget

First Place

"The Cherry Tree"
By: Bridget

Read "The Cherry Tree"
Neighbor John By: Emily

Honorable Mention

"Neighbor John"
By: Emily

Read "Neighbor John"

Third Grade

Ruby and The Pink Pearl By: Lauren

First Place

"Ruby and The Pink Pearl"
By: Lauren

Read "Ruby and The Pink Pearl"
The Giraffe and The Deer By: Manoj

Honorable Mention

"The Giraffe and The Deer"
By: Manoj

Read "The Giraffe and The Deer"

Kindergarten

No School, No Work By: Sung Jae

First Place

"No School, No Work"
By: Sung Jae

Read "No School, No Work"
The Snowman Without a Nose By: Jacob

Second Place

"The Snowman Without a Nose"
By: Jacob

Read "The Snowman Without a Nose"
Sarah the Duck By Katie

Third Place

"Sarah the Duck"
By: Katie

Read "Sarah the Duck"

First Grade

Peanut and the Orange Cat By: Emily

First Place

"Peanut and the Orange Cat"
By: Emily

Read "Peanut and the Orange Cat"
The Little Dinosaur By: Thalia

Second Place

"The Little Dinosaur"
By: Thalia

Read "The Little Dinosaur"
The Big Rain Jrop By: Lars

Third Place

"The Big Rain Jrop"
By: Lars

Read "The Big Rain Jrop"

Second Grade

The Food Adventures of Sam By: Joey

First Place

"The Food Adventures of Sam"
By: Joey

Read "The Food Adventures of Sam"
The Lonely Little Stink Bug By: Matthew

Second Place

"The Lonely Little Stink Bug"
By: Matthew

Read "The Lonely Little Stink Bug"
The Weather Fight By: Rebekah

Third Place

"The Weather Fight"
By: Rebekah

Read "The Weather Fight"

Third Grade

Fish Sticks and Friends By: Zara

First Place

Fish Sticks and Friends
By: Zara

Read "Fish Sticks and Friends"
One day in the life of My Shoes By: Adrianna

Second Place

"One day in the life of My Shoes"
By: Adrianna

Read "One day in the life of My Shoes"
How the Zebra Came to Be By: Yasmin

Third Place

"How the Zebra Came to Be"
By: Yasmin

Read "How the Zebra Came to Be"

Kindergarten

The Pufferfish Who Could Not Puff By: Abbey

First Place

"The Pufferfish Who Could Not Puff"
By: Abbey

Read "The Pufferfish Who Could Not Puff"
Gladys Wilhelmina and Her Long Blond Beautiful Hair By: Sadie

Honorable Mention

"Gladys Wilhelmina and Her Long Blond Beautiful Hair"
By: Sadie

Read "Gladys Wilhelmina and Her Long Blond Beautiful Hair"

First Grade

The Little Berd By: Sequel

First Place

"The Little Berd"
By: Sequel

Read "The Little Berd"
I Like to Knit By: Meglacey

Honorable Mention

"I Like to Knit"
By: Meglacey

Read "I Like to Knit"

Second Grade

Rat's Best Look By: Lacey

First Place

"Rat's Best Look"
By: Lacey

Read "Rat's Best Look"
Qweenie's Rescue By: Vanessa

Honorable Mention

"Qweenie's Rescue"
By: Vanessa

Read "Qweenie's Rescue"

Third Grade

The Treasure Chest By: Michelle

First Place

"The Treasure Chest"
By: Michelle

Read "The Treasure Chest"
The Nutty Squirrel By: Katie

Honorable Mention

"The Nutty Squirrel"
By: Katie

Read "The Nutty Squirrel"