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
Episode 4: Artists, Writers, and Perfectionism
Today’s episode has a little bit of everything for both writers and artists, no matter the stage of your creativity journey.
We chat about fighting perfectionism and knowing when a project is complete, taking inspiration from your creative idols without compromising your individuality, and so much more.
Guests:
(3:00): Sarah Nerboso is a 1999 Scholastic Awards alumna and screenwriter, currently writing on HBO Max’s Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai. After graduating with an M.F.A. in Film from Columbia University, this guest has written for a variety of animated shows, including Nick Jr’s Nella the Princess Knight, Apple TV’s Doug Unplugs, Imagine’s Tiny Chef, as well as several not-yet-announced upcoming projects.
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(17:05): Ashley Binstock is a 2022 gold medal portfolio winner in writing. This talented young writer wrote a collection of works that highlighted the underlying issues and topics stirred up by the pandemic. Today, she is a student at the University of St. Thomas studying environmental science and creative writing.
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(36:08): Lily Arnold is a 2022 gold medal portfolio award winner in Mixed Media and Printmaking. This guest’s art centers on her Asian American identity as an adoptee growing up in predominantly white spaces. Today, she is a fashion major at Savannah College of Art and Design.
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