The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast — a show for teen artists, writers, and educators. Hosted by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, join us as we get to know accomplished Art & Writing Awards alumni and jurors. Founded in 1923, The Scholastic Awards has inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. Each month, we'll dive deep into the many different paths these Award winners have pursued. Whether it's fighting imposter syndrome, deciding on a college major, or you're stuck with a bad case of writer's block, we'll cover each and every one of your burning questions. As the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens, our notable alumni include Amanda Gorman, Kinsale Drake, Silvia Plath, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Andy Warhol — and you. With every episode, we hope to inspire you to keep writing, keep creating, and never give up on your dream.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on pivotal themes such as the publishing process, creative confidence, the impact of awards on career trajectories, and the balance of artistic endeavors with academic pursuits. For instance, episodes delve into topics like overcoming writer's block, navigating literary agencies, and combating perfectionism, shedding light on the journeys of individuals from various creative backgrounds.
Welcome to The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast — a show for teen artists, writers, and educators.
Hosted by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, join us as we get to know accomplished Art & Writing Awards alumni and jurors. Founded in 1923, The Scholastic Awards has inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. Each month, we’ll dive deep into the many different paths these Award winners have pursued. Whether it’s fighting imposter syndrome, deciding on a college major, or you’re stuck with a bad case of writer’s block, we’ll cover each and every one of your burning questions.
As the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens, our notable alumni include Amanda Gorman, Kinsale Drake, Silvia Plath, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Andy Warhol — and you. With every episode, we hope to inspire you to keep writing, keep creating, and never give up on your dream.
The National Student Poets Program is the nation’s highest honor for young poets (grades 10–11) creating original work. Annually, five students are selected for one year of service, each representing a different geographic region of the country. This episode includes all of the information you need to know about the Program—how to make your portfolio stand out, why this program changes lives, and the nitty-gritty details behind what it takes to be a published poet.
(1:48): Darius Atefat-Peckham is a 2018 National Student Poetry Program alum and the author of Book of Kin, which won the 2023 Autumn House Poetry Prize. His work has appeared in Poetry, Poem-a-Day, The Georgia Review, Indiana Review, The Journal, Rattle, and elsewhere. Connect with Darius on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.ap_/?hl=en.
(32:48): Hannah Jones is the Manager of the National Student Poets Program.
More information about the NSPP: https://www.artandwriting.org/programs/national-student-poets-program/
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