Ms. Martha Reads

"Revolutionary War Gingerbread Style" was written and illustrated by Kevin Rische from York County Schools. His story tied for 2nd place in the 4th-grade category of the 2026 PBS Kids Writers Contest.   Support comes from Minus 9 to 5 at Old Dominion University. 90by5.org

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "Ethan the Brave Dog." It was written and illustrated by Joi Boakye, from Sewell's Point Elementary in Norfolk.  

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "Potato Man and Spud Monkie." It was written and illustrated by Annabelle Wilkinson from Larchmont Elementary.   

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "I Am Special." It was written by Lauryn Vernon, from Chesapeake, VA.  

Ms. Martha Reads a story titled "The Nicest Horse." It was written and illustrated by Jaydan Theus from Point O View Elementary School in Virginia Beach.   

Ms. Martha shares a story written and illustrated by Ava Shubert from Butts Road Primary School in Chesapeake.  

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "The Magic Dress." It was written and illustrated by Mayukha Khambhammettu from Deep Creek Central Elementary in Chesapeake.   

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "Lily and Lil's Hidden Treasure Adventure." It was written by Lilyanna Fungo who attends Tarrolton Elementary in Norfolk.   

Ms. Martha shares a story written and illustrated by Gordan Wyatt. He attends Coventry Elementary in Yorktown, Virginia.  

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "The Missing Bunny." It was written by Elizabeth Porter. She attends Greenbrier Intermediate School in Chesapeake Virginia.  

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "The Name Game," written and illustrated by Tait Drames. He attends Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News.  

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "Rainbow Writer." It was written and illustrated by Annika Cruz who attends W.T. Cooke Elementary in Virginia Beach.  

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "Jr. Tiger and Dinosaurs," written and illustrated by Shriyan Joshi, from Magruder Elementary in Williamsburg, Virginia.  

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "Perfect Blue," written and illustrated by Adylinn Rudolph from Williamsburg Montessori School.  

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "The Journey To Mars" written and illustrated by Oliver Boyd, a 4th grader from the Ghent School.   

Gabrielle Xu, from Xu-Chan Homeschool in Norfolk, won second place in the kindergarten division in the 2023 annual PBS Kids Writers Contest with this story. Ms. Martha Reads it for us - Mr. Bug's Fairy Tale. 

This week Ms. Martha Reads a story titled, "The Brown Dress." It was written by Malayia Charles. She attends College Park Elementary in Virginia Beach.  

This week Ms. Martha shares a story by Dimitri Poletsky titled "Kitty Cat Has to Chat." Dimitri attends Camp Allen Elementary in Norfolk, VA.  

Celebrate America's Day of Independence with Ms. Martha, as she reads "One Brave Arachnid " written by Dax DiMuzio from Williamsburg.  

This week Ms. Martha reads "Daisy the Dolphin and the Adventures in the Elizabeth River" written by Moriah Schranz a 5th grader from W.H. Taylor Elementary School in Norfolk, VA.  

This week Ms. Martha Reads a story called "Nature Helps Timmy to Read" written by Josiah Williams, a fourth-grader from Chesapeake, VA.  

This week, Ms. Martha Reads "Earth's Cardboard Creations" written by Evie Bales, a 4th grader who attends Kilby Shores Elementary in Suffolk, VA.  

This week Martha reads a story named "Wenny Waffle Goes to Breakfast School" written by a first grader named Mahika who attended Cape Henry Collegiate School in Virginia Beach.  

This week Ms. Martha Reads "Ranger Bill", written by Deonta, a 3rd grader who attends Kiptopeke Elementary School in Cape Charles, VA.  

This week Ms. Martha reads "The Little Scared Fish" written by Sahasra Vishwanathan, a Kindergartener from Kiln Creek Elementary in Newport News.