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  • Details for the Bright Before Us Writing Contest (launching November 2025!)

  • Schedule of free monthly virtual writing workshops for young writers

  • Additional writing prompts and discussion questions

  • Video conversations between youth authors and award-winning adult authors

  • Downloadable extras to enrich your classroom or writing program

  • …and more!