#TeenWritersProject
Menu
Donate
...we all do. #patchwork
CULTURAL EQUITY STATEMENT
Literary and artistic citizenship is the obligation of writers and artists to raise and address the nuances of social, political, economic, ethical, cultural and historical praxis in what they create. It is the investment in the resources in policies, practices, and actions that produce equitable access, power, and outcomes for all we serve.

At #TeenWritersProject, we recognize that historically, systems of privilege and access are unequal, especially in education, in publishing, and among teens. As a solution, we are creating a more socially and culturally sustainable literary culture as diverse and equitable as the stories we will write.

It is our obligation to welcome and support all teens, regardless of their race, culture, zip code, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, social, cultural or economic status.

IMPACT: Who We Write With
We serve a culturally and educationally diverse community of teens:
  • 80% teens of color/BIPOC
  • 85% high need
  • 75% immigrant or first generation
  • 45% LGBTQ+
This way, we help teens transform storytelling with words and art into stories that they want to read. And, through partnerships with schools, businesses, the community, we give them a platform to discover their unique place in the world, sound their voices through the power of writing and connect with their tribe through collaboration.

THE HASHTAG
Picture
Teens are a dope group of people! With a symbol, they have the power to become activists after tragedy, organize historic anti-gun rallies, register 50,000+ people to vote and distribute more than 11,000 books to libraries, schools and the community, to say the least, all without much input from adults. 

Because of that, I'm a firm believer in meeting teens where they are, and social media is where they are. With that, it is our adult obligation to start and trend conversations about topics that matter to teens, then initiate solutions for change. By using language, codes and images that teens relate to, we can increase the number of supporters who can expand the conversation. #teenwritersproject

CONTACT US

Live What You Love! I Do!
©2022 by #TeenWritersProject. All rights reserved in all media.
​#TeenWritersProject is a Dallas-based, international, nonprofit 501(c) organization committed to making writing accessible, engaging and fun for teens, especially those in vulnerable populations. Books, magazines, movies, stories, films, plays, songs, discussions, posts, writers, or anyone in the writing and publishing industries mentioned on this website or on our social media channels, may contain content, subjects, topics, or premises that may be too mature or may seem offensive for sensitive or easily triggered audiences. Please note that our mention of these aforementioned media and/or people, etc., does not necessarily constitute our endorsement, recommendation, or support.
Powered by thawriter.biz since 2018
  • Lit Zine
  • About
    • History
    • Leadership
    • Teen Editorial Board
    • Cultural Equity
  • Submissions
  • Resources
  • Programs
  • Merch
  • Community
    • Gratitude Wall
    • Lit Partners
    • Fiscal Sponsorship
  • Donate
  • Lit Zine
  • About
    • History
    • Leadership
    • Teen Editorial Board
    • Cultural Equity
  • Submissions
  • Resources
  • Programs
  • Merch
  • Community
    • Gratitude Wall
    • Lit Partners
    • Fiscal Sponsorship
  • Donate