What is a National Youth Poet Laureate? (And How to Become One)
“My journey toward becoming the 9th National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States was by no...
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Poetry & Spoken Word Competition: Expert Advice from Guest Judge Evan Wang
"I owe everything I have now to the bravery of my younger self."
This April, our Poetry & Spoken...
Incorporating Poetry Contests in High School Classrooms
Teachers, looking to try something different to engage high school students in poetry? A poetry ...
Writing Advice from Our Teen Op-Ed Writing Competition Winners
"Once I saw the prompt for the op-ed, I knew it would be the perfect chance to write something...
The Big List of Poetry Terms and Examples
Welcome to our large glossary of poetry terms and examples! The poetry terms are organized by...
Young Writer Spotlight: 15-year-old published author Novelle Dennis
Congratulations to Novelle Dennis, our young writer spotlight feature! Novelle is a 15-year-old...
Op-Ed Writing Competition Teen Winners
"I can't believe this is the work of teenagers," said Guest Judge Aymann Ismail.
This month, our...
The Future of AI in Literature: One Teen’s Perspective
As a poet, I’m curious about the current cultural obsession with ChatGPT. A month ago, I tried a...
Screenwriting Competition Expert Advice from Guest Judge Zoe Cheng
"My advice for aspiring screenwriters is to always read as much as possible: screenplays,...