August 2017

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Announcing the 2017 National Student Poets! On August 14, the newest Class of National Student Poets were announced. These five extraordinary teens have been selected as literary ambassadors, and now have the chance to spread their love of poetry with the nation. Meet the Class of 2017.

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The Best Teen Writing Hot off the presses! Our annual anthology of student writing is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. The Best Teen Writing of 2017 showcases fresh and original works from our nation's youth. Learn more.

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Alumni Microgrants We caught up with two more of this year's Alumni Microgrant recipients. From the intersection of DNA and poetry to field research in Jamaica, our Alums are pushing the limits of creativity. Learn more.

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We <3 Educators The NYC Scholastic Awards hosted an Educator Appreciation Breakfast for New York City educators to thank them for all of their hard work in the classroom. Sponsored by the Garcia Family Foundation, the event gave educators the chance to learn more about the Scholastic Awards, ask questions about participating, and enjoy a creative workshop. Learn more.

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Local Highlight For more than a decade, Tulsa Community College School of Visual and Performing Arts has managed the Oklahoma Region of the Scholastic Awards. With more than 129 schools participating in the Awards, TCC is working hard to support all of their students and educators. Learn more.

           

Image Credits: Tropicana, Printmaking by Bronwyn Katz, Grade 12, Age 18, Paideia School, Atlanta, GA; Photo courtesy Alexandra Prince; Photo courtesy Tulsa Community College School of Visual and Performing Arts