OETA/PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest kicks off

OETA is initiating its annual PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. a statewide drive aimed at advocating the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning.

The contest spurs children in grades K-3 to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original stories and illustrations, according to a news release.

Information on the contest, provided by OETA, is as follows:

Oklahoma Contest Details

The OETA/PBS Writers Contest officially begins January 14, 2013 and entries submitted to OETA must be postmarked by April 1, 2013. Complete details, including entry forms and rules can be found online at oeta.tv/engage.

Each child who enters a story gets a Certificate of Achievement.

Submit stories, with completed entry forms and postmarked by April 1, 2013 to:

OETA-The Oklahoma Network


Storybook Contest


7403 North Kelley Ave.


Oklahoma City, OK 73113


Parents are encouraged to send a self-addressed envelope with appropriate postage to receive their child’s story back after the contest concludes.