Announcing the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge WINNERS!

First, let us start by saying how amazed we were with the enthusiasm, participation, and sense of community the Kidlit crowd showed throughout this contest. When we decided to host this contest, we wanted to create something that encouraged writers to step outside their comfort zone and connect with other writers. And because of you, those goals were achieved! Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest. You wrote, revised, and submitted. You put your work out there. For that, you are a winner!

But alas, we only have 26 fantabulous prizes to distribute, and so we must declare 26 participants official Kidlit Chuckle Challenge Champions. Judging these entries was no easy task, and we thank you for the giggles, guffaws, LOLs, chortles, and knee-slapping belly laughs. With just four characters and four objects to choose from, you gave us twists we didn't see coming, heartwarming endings, punny wordplay, sarcasm, and good ole' slapstick humor. There was something wonderful about every story submitted. So, without further ado, let's cheer for our champs!

HA-norable Mentions

While these entries didn't earn a spot in the top 26, they sure came close. Hats off to you, HM's, and grab yourselves a badge!

Here are the honorees, in no particular order:

Christina Shawn, TINA'S TUMMY TROUBLE

Adriana Gutierrez, GUACAMOLE SCARE

Jennie Houghton, THE WRONG PANTS

Sandra Hopkins, WALK THIS WAY

Peter Rogers, VEGETABLES ARE THE ANSWER

Cindy Greene, JOE THE SOCK PUPPET, FINDS HIS FEET

Jany Campana, A CHRISTMAS MOON

Bri Lawyer, TIPTOE TINA'S TREASURE

Stephanie Flom, THE HOLIDAY HULLABALOO

Daniele Caracciola, BROCCOLI IS TRENDING

Evelyn Day, SANTA'S UNCLE AL DOES NOT LIKE BROCCOLI

Sarah Brookes, I AM A PENGUIN

Mary Lee Flannigan, OH NO! NOT BROCCOLI!

Mo Narang, SING A SONG OF SOCK'S PANTS

Laura McIntosh, THE PANTS THIEF

And Finally, the First Ever CHUCKLE CHALLENGE WINNERS!

In no particular order, these writers conquered the chuckle challenge and earned a spot in the top 26. Congratulations to our champions, and enjoy your beautiful badge!

Here are the champs, in no particular order:

Sarah Atherton, OH PANTS!

Ryann Jones, TIPTOE TINA: SUPER SPY

Daniele Arndt, IN SANTA'S SHADOW

Ashley Sierra, SOCK SEEKING JOB

Emily Keifer, THE GREAT SOCK SAGA

Rebecca Loveday, TIPTOE TINA: BROCCOLI BURGLAR

Russell Wolff, THE SHOW MUST GO ON

Jessica Russo, FLY- BY THE SEAT OF THEIR PANTS

Joannie Duris, THE CHRISTMAS CALAMITY

Jenn Ferna Hall, LOST AND FOUND

Christine Letizia, LUCA'S FIRST LOVE

Hannah Lorenzo, THE POLKA DOT PANTS DANCE

Jessie Raspbury, SANTA'S UNCLE AL

Mikki DeFever, ON THE HAUNT FOR PANTS

Audrey Barbakoff, THE GREAT GUACAMOLE ESCAPE

Shaunessy Sinnett, UNDIES FOR REINDEER

Jake Hansen, RUFFLES

Emily Starr, BUZZ OFF, BEES!

Kim Collazo, TIPTOE TINA'S GARDEN

Nicole Garnett, SOCKET THE SOCK PUPPET

Maria Pinero Pope, THE NOT SO TALENTED WIZARD & THE SAUCY AVOCADO

Kathleen Jacobs, ALLIGATORS IN LOVE: DOWNTOWN BOG

Jacinta Patterson, TIPTOE TINA, BALLERINA

Ginger Burke, NUBBLY

Carol Lisa Macpherson, AVOCADO, A PENGUIN STORY

Kate DeMaio, FEET YOUR BROCCOLI

If you are a winner, stay tuned for an email from us that will include next steps for claiming a prize.

Thank you again to all who participated and to our amazing prize donors! We had so much fun and are looking forward to next year!

Signed,

Julie, April, and Kris