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LINKS: Resources for Young Writers
- A+ Research and Writing
- https://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
- Tips on writing essays and papers, with step-by-step writing and research info. No longer maintained, but the archives are still packed with info.
- Aaron Shepard's Young Author Page
- http://www.aaronshep.com/youngauthor/
- The Best Student Writing Contests for 2023-2024
- https://www.weareteachers.com/student-writing-contests/
- A site geared primarily toward teachers to encourage students to submit their writing.
- New Moon Publishing
- https://newmoongirls.com/
- "Online feminist magazine by and for girls+ 8 to 14."
- Creative Communication
- https://www.poeticpower.com/
- Writing contests for students grades K-9.
- Publications for Young Writers
- https://www.newpages.com/creative-writing-programs/young-writers-guide/
- Resources for Teen and Pre-Teen Writers and Their Teachers, by Heather E. Wright
- http://www.wrightingwords.com/
- If you're a young writer looking for guidance, inspiration or prompts, or if you're the parent or teacher looking for ways to inspire and guide young writers, this site is a great place to start. It offers resources for teens and younger writers (including prompts), market information, and tips on teaching creative writing.
- Skipping Stones
- https://www.skippingstones.org/wp/
- "Skipping Stones is an international magazine. We celebrate ecological and cultural diversity, and facilitate a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences. Readers and contributors of Skipping Stones, ages 8 to 17, and their educators, hail from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds."
- Stone Soup
- https://stonesoup.com/
- "The beautiful magazine by young writers and artists!"
- Teen Ink
- https://www.teenink.com/
- Teen Ink is a monthly print magazine, website, and a book series all written by teens for teens.
- Wordsmyth Word Explorer Children's Dictionary
- https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/
- WriteGirl
- https://www.writegirl.org/
- "WriteGirl is a creative writing and mentoring organization that promotes creativity, critical thinking and leadership skills to empower teen girls and gender-expansive youth."
- Write the World
- https://writetheworld.org/
- "A non-profit dedicated to developing the writing, critical thinking, reading, and communication skills of young writers (ages 13-19) to help them become global citizens and achieve success in school, career, and life."
- Writing Contests for Young Writers
- https://www.newpages.com/young-writers-guide/young-writers-guide-to-contests/
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