Tag: teens
Why Choices magazine loves Karli
By Guest Blogger on October 19th, 2012
Judy Goldberg is the “newish” (she started this summer) editor of Choices magazine, the health and well-being publication for teens. This is her first post for OOM, but she hopes to make regular appearances to share amazing stories like the onemore… full post
Go see the future of art and writing today!
By Anne on October 5th, 2012
If you are in Detroit, you must go to ART. WRITE. NOW…right now! The official traveling exhibition of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has kicked off in Motor City at the College for Creative Studies. More than 100 pieces of art andmore… full post
These 5 students are proof that poetry is alive and thriving amongst teens
By Anne on September 24th, 2012
It is rare that a person introduces themselves as a poet these days but this past weekend, I had the honor of meeting real, accomplished and beatutifully articulate poets. Some were professional – I’m still in awe of Terrance Hayes after meetingmore… full post
An aspiring author’s wish come true
By Megan on September 21st, 2012
As the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, Scholastic has published some incredibly popular and critically-acclaimed titles, such as series like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Captain Underpants. But today wemore… full post
Calling all creative teens! The 90th annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are now open!!!!
By Anne on September 18th, 2012
I’ve been hinting at it for weeks and it is finally here – the 90th annual call for submissions for The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. If you are a creative teen – be bold and enter! Or, if you have a talented student in your life -more… full post
Honoring the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution
By Anne on September 17th, 2012
Imagining what happened on this day in history is somewhat mind-boggling. It can be hard enough to remember where I was a year ago today! Today, there is a good reason to reflect on this day and something special to remember. A milestonemore… full post
Happy Video Game Day – a guest post!
By Anne on September 12th, 2012
In honor of Video Game Day, our friend Scott Larner at the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has shared his thoughts. Scott is an avid gamer and he has been able to apply that passion to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Video Gamemore… full post
Award-winning filmmaker and she’s just 18!
By Anne on August 8th, 2012
I’ve had the pleasure of introducing you to the 2012 Scholastic Art & Writing Award-winning students over the past few months and I have another that you just have to learn about now! Sarah Devlin is a talented filmmaker from New Orleans whomore… full post
The Alliance gets up close with Edwidge Danticat
By Guest Blogger on June 25th, 2012
The Alliance for Young Artist & Writers boasts an impressive list of alumni and supporters — including the award-winning writer Edwidge Danticat, who served as a judge in the 2012 Awards. The editor of the 2012 compilation of work from thismore… full post
Rapper MC Lars has a special message for teen writers and artists
By Morgan on June 21st, 2012
A few weeks ago, talented teens from across the country took over Carnegie Hall (we told you about it here and here and here!) to celebrate their Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Among the many celebrities there, one in particular did somethingmore… full post
