Announcing the 9th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest

Encourage children to put their creative minds in motion! PBS 45 & 49 and Pet Supplies “PLUS” invite children to discover the fun and power of imagination by entering the Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest. The contest encourages children in four grade levels — kindergarten, first, second and third grades — to submit their original stories and illustrations to PBS 45 & 49 for local prizes and a chance to compete at the national level.

To obtain an entry packet, call PBS 45 & 49 at . The entry form and other contest information is also available to download from the PBS 45 & 49 web site at http://www.pbs4549.org/RCONTEST.HTM.

Entries must be postmarked by Friday, March 14 and winners will be announced on-air on Friday, April 11 before and after the 9 am broadcast of Reading Rainbow. All entrants will receive a Reading Rainbow Certificate of Achievement signed by the series’ host, LeVar Burton.