Children's Services

PBS Writers Contest Second Place Winner for Fifth Grade: Kathryn Kenner from Chesapeake Academy, Irvington “The Boy and His Moon Reflection”

This week Martha reads a story titled, "Roney the Rover's Adventure in Space." It was written by Blaine Averett, a third grader from Hampton Roads Academy, Newport News.

This week Ms. Martha reads a story titled, "The Fossil," written by Shania Thomas. A second grader from James Hurst Elementary School, Portsmouth.

This week, Ms. Martha reads "A Girl's Best Friend" written by Keasia Carney, a second grader from Cradock Elementary School, in Portsmouth.

This week Martha Reads a story titled "My Special Surprise" written by Saniya, a Kindergartener who attended Carver Elementary School in Newport News, VA.

This week Ms. Martha reads a story titled, "I Am Special." Written by Lauryn Vernon a 1st grader from Chesapeake, VA.

Ms. Martha reads a fun story titled "Dear Diary: Recess Rap Battle" written by Taryn Vernon, a 4th grader from Chesapeake, Virginia.

Ms. Martha reads a story about a tooth fairy who meets some new friends. This story was written by a kindergartener named Scarlett who attends Achilles Elementary.

Ms. Martha Reads a story called "There’s No Place Like Home" written by Malayia Charles, a 3rd grader from College Park Elementary School in Virginia Beach.

Ms. Martha Reads a story called "The Hungry Little Fawn" written by a kindergartner named Adilynn from Williamsburg, VA.