NEW SERIES CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH

A new live-action short-form series produced by GBH, AMERICA’S AWESOME KIDS shares stories from children across the country as part of PBS’ 2026 “PBS KIDS Across America” initiative.

AMERICA’S AWESOME KIDS features 25 mini-documentaries that showcase children from across the country sharing what is special about where they live, their hobbies and passions, and how they are making a positive impact in their local communities. From taking care of llamas in Iowa, to Bollywood dancing in Georgia, to exploring Cajun culture in Louisiana, stories in the series showcase what makes local communities special and how kids are making a difference in the world around them.

“AMERICA’S AWESOME KIDS reflects the lives of our young audiences while also introducing them to the wide array of places, cultures, and customs from around the country,” said Dorothea Gillim, executive producer and creative director of GBH Kids.“Working with other PBS stations on this series has been a great opportunity to leverage the strength of public media to capture a uniquely local story for a national audience, and build empathy and a sense of connection across the country.”

You can watch AMERICA’S AWESOME KIDS on our APT Kids channel (APT Digital Channel 2), the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel, and streaming for free on the PBSKIDS Video App, pbskids.org and on the AMERICA’S AWESOME KIDS YouTube channel.
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