A kick-off for the 2010 Launch of PBS Kids Go! writers contest for children in kindergarten through third grade is scheduled at 4 p.m. Friday at Learning Express Toys, 197 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Reno.
The event is to raise awareness about the power of story telling, literacy and creativity in education.
Children will get a spiral notebook, pencil and goody bag and will be encouraged to write and illustrate stories for submission to local participating TV stations between now and March 22.
Prizes awarded for top finishers include laptop computers, digital cameras and MP3 players.
To sign up for a spot at the kick-off event, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 775-853-7884. Details: www.knpb.org, 775-682-7801 or 775-682-7830.
