PBS Utah and GBH Kids are collaborating on a new PBS KIDS series, America’s Awesome Kids, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
This project will feature 25 live-action shorts (3–5 minutes each) and educational outreach kits showcasing real kids—one from each of 25 states—who represent the diversity, creativity, and spirit of our country. These videos will highlight kids’ unique geographies, customs, interests, skills, and experiences, targeting ages 4–8.
We’re looking for a Utah kid between ages 7–11 who can give us a glimpse into what makes them—and where they live—special! This could be:
- A child helping others in their community
- Someone with a unique talent, hobby, or skill
- A child sharing a cultural tradition with their family
- A member of a military family
- A child helping on a family farm or business
There’s no single “type” of story—we just want to meet awesome kids!
How to Submit an Interest Form:
- Fill out the America's Awesome Kids Interest Form with the Child’s name, age, and city/state, a brief synopsis of their story and a couple of recent photos (including at least one family photo).
Timeline:
- Steps 1: Email interest by Friday, December 12
- Step 2: Selected children submit a 2–3 minute video by Sunday, December 20
- Awesome Kid Selected: January 5
- Filming: Week of January 19