National Encourage a Young Writer Day

How to Celebrate National Encourage a Young Writer Day

Schools, non-profit organizations, student groups and so many others can get involved with National Encourage a Young Writer Day in creative ways, starting with a few of these ideas:

Host a Writing Workshop

Professional authors, writers and teachers might want to celebrate National Encourage a Young Writer Day by hosting an event that helps them to hone their craft. Invite writing students from local schools to attend an in-person event or have one online that extends the reach of who is able to participate.

Hold a Writers’ Sharing Circle

Mentors and role models for young writers can help them grow in their work by starting a writers’ circle that creates an opportunity for sharing.

Young writers can read excerpts from their poems, creative nonfiction or fiction writing, providing a safe space for constructive feedback and encouragement.

Gift a Journal to a Young Writer

Most writers will confess that the best way to become a better writer is to simply write more! Journaling is one of the best practices to hone the craft of writing.

While it doesn’t need to be anything fancy, National Encourage a Young Writer Day might be just the time to make a special gift of a blank book, journal or special pen to a young writer to give them a boost of confidence.

Access Resources to Encourage Young Writers

Some people might want to be encouraging to a younger creative but perhaps are looking for some tools and resources to help. Check out a few of these to gets started:

• Kwame Alexander’s Free Write: A Poetry Notebook by Kwame Alexander
• Write Yourself a Lantern: A Journal Inspired by the Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
• Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice by Michelle Obama
• Just Write: Here’s How by Walter Dean Myers

History of National Encourage a Young Writer Day

National Encourage a Young Writer Day was established in 2010 with the purpose of cultivating relationships and fostering growth in young writers by giving them special attention on this day.

The event was the idea of Floridian Kim Griswell, who hoped it would inspire and motivate younger writers to keep moving forward with their craft.

By 2012, the event had grown and collaborations with literary organizations, schools and libraries were fostered. As the event grew over the years, global recognition began in countries like the UK, Australia, and Canada who were also celebrating the event.

As National Encourage a Young Writer continues to grow, it’s quite likely that the future of writing a literature will continue to become more fruitful as well!

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