our mission

We believe in the power of creative writing to transform, delight, and surprise; to bring people together in difficult times; to critique social structures and provide us with the hope to imagine new ones; and to give students the confidence to express their own stories through their own voices. We believe especially in the extraordinary creativity that flourishes when young people first encounter and learn to embrace the literary arts.

We seek to guide young writers along every step of their literary journey, starting in elementary school and continuing all throughout high school. Our programs are designed to pique their interest in creative writing, provide them with the literary techniques and tools they need to write their first pieces, guide them through the revision/publication process, and connect them with a supportive, dedicated community of young writers.