Rise Up & Write

04/21/2022

Did you know about the Greater Madison Writing Project's Youth Press Corps?

Join us this summer to engage in youth-powered journalism! Special thanks to our partner The Capital Times for hosting and supporting our young journalists!

Learn more and register today:

Do you find yourself curious about the news and what role it plays in our society? What role do journalists play in presenting that news? Whether you want to become a journalist or you crave understanding of the legitimacy of the news presented to you, this fun camp is for you. Who: Students in grad...

04/15/2022

Be sure to check out the Print & Resist Zine fest coming up this weekend! ❤️ 📝 💪

Madison Print & Resist Zine Fest is a day-long festival of political print media, zines, experimental publications, and prints related to the world of art, do-it-yourself culture, and political action. The event brings together subversively creative print/media artists including zine makers, printer...

04/05/2022

Every Rise Up & Writer knows a good button is key to a strong campaign! Show us your favorite button and tag

Join us this summer for great buttons and so much more: https://gmwp.wisc.edu/young-writers/rise-up-write/

03/02/2022

Looking for ways young writers can celebrate Women's History Month? Check out this opportunity to learn about the Declaration of Sentiments and contribute to the Youth Declaration of Sentiments!

oin us for this NWP Radio show where we hear from the young authors of the now complete 2020 Youth Declaration of Sentiments, understand their journeys as writers and collaborators, and listen to t…

03/01/2022

Celebrate Black writers with National Council of Teachers of English, Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Education through their National Writing Conference!

Writing contest for High school and college students are invited to participate in a writing contest celebrating black writers.

02/23/2022

Check out these FREE upcoming workshops!

Register now at : https://artivismdanecounty.eventbrite.com

02/16/2022

Want to learn more about Rise Up & Write? This video is for you!

Youth researching, writing, and advocating for change. Claims of disconnected and uninspired youth stand no chance when put up against these inspiring youth.

01/18/2022

Check out these great opportunities!

11/03/2021

High School Seniors - check out this exciting opportunity with We Need Diverse Books!

High School Seniors Are Invited to Join Our Peer Review Group

Public high school seniors working on their personal statement for college, or a piece of fiction or poetry for a scholarship application are invited to apply to join the Creative Writing Awards Peer Review Group! Students will attend an introductory session to learn how to edit and provide feedback on other students' work, then post their pieces and get comments from students across the country. After editing and polishing their pieces, they can apply to the Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards scholarship, which gives out $50,000 to five students each year. To learn more about the Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards or to apply for them, visit https://social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-awards/u-s-creative-writing-awards/

Students are invited to apply to participate in the peer review group: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4wa4iOTOspDMqfPGmJt4fg0rD4LF93g2NbLkxWGWGpNuiZQ/viewform

Questions? Please email [email protected].

Public high school seniors are invited to participate in the Creative Writing Awards Peer Review Program. Students will have the opportunity to workshop their personal statement or originals work of fiction/drama, or poetry/spoken word with peers, before submitting their application to the Penguin R...

08/30/2021

This summer Rise Up & Writers answered the question: What does Democracy look like? While working with each other, RU&W facilitators, and award-winning photojournalist, Andrea Bruce, participants told their stories through words and images. We invite you to check out the site: read, write, and join the conversation!

An Invitation to Report, Write, and CreateAward-winning photojournalist and Our Democracy team leader Andrea Bruce describes this special project and invites youth and communities to contribute their own reporting about everyday democracy. Learn how to start your own citizen journalism project for O...

08/19/2021

Modern times call for updated content and practices in education - health classes are no exception. Rise Up & Writer, Rose Trondson, calls for a new approach to health and s*x education.

Dear Editor: "In 2011–2013, more than 80% of adolescents aged 15–19 had received formal instruction about STDs, HIV and AIDS, or how to say no to s*x. In contrast, only

08/17/2021

Youth Activist Writer, Zuri Taylor, calls us to do more to make transgender feel more accepted. Thank you, Zuri for this passionate call to action!

Dear Editor: Imagine you’re walking into your favorite restaurant. You are seated, you place your order and you go to use the bathroom and wash your hands before the meal.