OETA writers contest can be a creative spring break project

OETA-The Oklahoma Network’s annual PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest may be just the ticket for children who are on Spring Break in the state and who’d like to participate in a fun, creative project.

The OETA/PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest is 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 began 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