Creative writing increases self-esteem, improves mental wellness, and creates strong communities. Our youth program is an emotionally safe environment that supports individuality and empowerment.
Our goal is to present creative writing as an extracurricular activity youths can explore through consistent ongoing programming, in the same vein as dance, music, theatre, and other fine arts.
Interested in becoming a member of the Youth Program?
Program Components
Individual Support Programming
To support student projects, each youth will be offered an experiential learning opportunity in the community.
Language Share
The program is about embracing youth in the entirety of their identities and celebrating all languages and cultures, including work in translation.
Monthly Peer Review
Youth writers’ circle based on principles of active and collaborative learning.
Classes
Students choose, explore, and teach topics as they design their own learning experience.
Submission Support Group
Our young writers will prepare a submission package that includes a cover letter, biographical statement, and a CV as they support one another in submitting to literary journals and contests.
Anthology & Launch
Youth pieces will be published in the anthology, and our young writers will have the opportunity to read in front of family and friends.
FAQs
Creative Writing: Embracing Your Identity
Become a Youth Member
Youth Memberships are only $10!