The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast
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 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast
Latest Episodes
All About the Awards: The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
For more than a century, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. This episode grants you behind-the-scenes access directly from the source—the Alliance for Young Artists & W...
Innovators & Creative Thinkers: Carving Your Own Path
Jurors look for creative works that exemplify the Awards’ core values: originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. It only makes sense that our young alumni would pursue their own business ideas and ventures! In this ep...
Your Guide to the National Student Poets Program
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...
The Life of an Artist: Practicality vs. Passion
If you want to dedicate your life to art, chances are you have asked yourself the following questions: Do I need an art degree to be an artist? How will I incorporate my love of art into a career someday? This episode is for you, visua...
