Calling all Oklahoma young scribes and scribblers:
It’s time for OETA’s annual young Writers Contest!

New Contest, Same Fun!

Formerly known as the OETA Reading Rainbow Contest, the OETA PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest encourages children in grades K–3 in communities across the state to explore the power of creativity by writing and illustrating their own storybooks.

Applications, rules, judging categories, entry forms and additional information will be available online at www.oeta.tv/youngwriters.html or call 800-879-6382. The deadline for submissions is April 2, 2010.

So kids, put on your creative caps and start working on your stories. You can also encourage your siblings and friends to submit theirs. The contest also makes an engaging classroom project and is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to work with their little ones!

Everyone Wins!

• All children who create and submit an original story will receive a special certificate.
• 1^st-3^rd place winners in each grade will win special prizes, plus an invitation to a special celebration at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
• Winning stories from each grade will be posted on OETA’s web site.
• First place stories will participate in the national competition.
• NEW! One child from each of Oklahoma’s 77 counties will receive a special Award of Achievement.

Deadline

Submit your stories by April 2, 2010 to:
OETA Young Writers Contest
P.O. Box 14190
Oklahoma City, OK 73113-4190