Youth Be Heard

Youth Be Heard A writing and art nonprofit with a vision for all youth to believe in their own value and potential.

The Light and the DarkBy Aayra Saiyed, 14, Massachusetts “If we always look to the light, we may never find the truth bu...
05/28/2026

The Light and the Dark
By Aayra Saiyed, 14, Massachusetts

“If we always look to the light, we may never find the truth buried beneath the void, no matter how much the radiance guides us.”

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Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio).

Photo by Yuri Krupenin

We are excited to publish this piece- one of our Greenville High contest winners. Stay tuned for more of the winning con...
05/22/2026

We are excited to publish this piece- one of our Greenville High contest winners. Stay tuned for more of the winning contest entries!

Caroline Brown
By Natalie Goggin, 16, Illinois

"I’ve accepted my fate. I only hope I can help those who are next to be haunted."

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Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio)
Photo by Bill Griepenstroh

The Wrong NoteBy Sha’niya McKinney, 15, Illinois“My fingers hesitated, waiting for permission to be perfect. The room wa...
05/08/2026

The Wrong Note
By Sha’niya McKinney, 15, Illinois

“My fingers hesitated, waiting for permission to be perfect. The room was silent except for my breathing. For a moment, I considered stopping altogether — leaving the note unplayed, untouched, unmade.“

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Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio).

Photo by Marius Masalar

Borodino’s SoldierBy Lilly, 17, Wisconsin“I remember the faces of the dead, the men who died believing they were a part ...
05/07/2026

Borodino’s Soldier
By Lilly, 17, Wisconsin

“I remember the faces of the dead, the men who died believing they were a part of something eternal.”

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Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio).

Photo by Sheila Swayze

Soho Poetry CollectionBy Multiple Authors —Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio).Photo by Rene Böhmer ...
05/07/2026

Soho Poetry Collection
By Multiple Authors

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Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio).

Photo by Rene Böhmer

I’m. So. Bored.By Layla, 15, Illinois“Oh dear. What happens when this poem is over?Will boredom, to me sitting here, be ...
04/27/2026

I’m. So. Bored.

By Layla, 15, Illinois

“Oh dear. What happens when this poem is over?
Will boredom, to me sitting here, be rediscovered?.”

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Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio).

Photo by Annie Spratt

From Abandonment to Isolation: The Lasting Effects of LonelinessBy Addison Nekich, 17, Wisconsin “When individuals exper...
04/27/2026

From Abandonment to Isolation: The Lasting Effects of Loneliness

By Addison Nekich, 17, Wisconsin

“When individuals experience neglect frequently, they may see it as a normal part of life. They may internalize this loneliness, making it feel unavoidable.”

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Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio).

Photo by Mali Desha

Isolation in a Connected World: Loneliness in Where the Crawdads SingBy Presley Bencz, 17, Wisconsin “We’re more connect...
04/27/2026

Isolation in a Connected World: Loneliness in Where the Crawdads Sing

By Presley Bencz, 17, Wisconsin

“We’re more connected today than ever, phones in our hands, news and alerts everywhere. Yet, so many of us know what it means to feel deeply alone.”

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Read this full piece at youthbeheard.org (link in bio).

Photo by JD Doyle

We want to issue a huge congratulations to the 8 winning authors from our contests at East St. Louis and Greenville High...
03/20/2026

We want to issue a huge congratulations to the 8 winning authors from our contests at East St. Louis and Greenville High School. We received many fantastic submissions and enjoyed reading each and every piece.

03/15/2026

Big Congratulations to the East St. Louis Flyers on winning the 2026 Illinois 3A Basketball State Championship! 🏀🎉

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