Literature
WPDS-Ch. 14 produces a variety of academic programs highlighting the talents of Pinellas County Schools students.
Battle of the Books showcases teams from Pinellas County Schools' elementary, middle and high schools competing in the district final. Students answer questions based on the 15 Sunshine State Young Readers Award titles. FOX13's Mark Wilson moderates the competition. The live broadcast of Battle of the Books is scheduled for May 15, 2009.
Another popular program on WPDS-TV14 is Meet the Author. During this one hour live program, elementary school students in the studio audience and at media centers throughout the district ask questions of popular children’s authors. This year Debra Frasier is the featured author. The live program is scheduled for Oct.23.
Book Talk features middle and high school students who present a three-minute dramatic report of their favorite book. These creative presentations are judged by a panel of literary experts who award prizes to the top students. The Book Talk competition is scheduled for Feb. 19, 2009, in the Conference Hall of the Administration Building.