Please complete the application linked above by June 1, 2025 at 11:59pm EST!

*Please note that completing the application does not guarantee acceptance. We are striving to accept a diverse group of young people, committed to learning and writing about social justice. For the best chances of being accepted, please complete this form carefully and thoughtfully. 

*Priority acceptance will be given to those who completed the interest form that circulated in March. Otherwise, we may reach out to you for a brief call to get a better sense of your interest and commitment before making a final decision. 

About the Project

Shout Mouse Press is pleased to announce a BRAND NEW series of writing workshops in support of our upcoming Youth Activist Poetry Anthology. We'll be partnering with Split This Rock to support youth as they produce poetry that can be used to expose and amplify marginalized truths, support and inspire activism, and promote social change.

Between July 8 - August 14, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM, we're working with story coaches to hold PAID in-person writing workshops in Dupont Circle. Attendance to these workshops will be mandatory for all accepted participants. That said, we’re happy to honor the hours that young people put into these workshops with either a) a PAID stipend of $15/hour or b) documented community service hours.

Those who attend all 12 workshops will receive an $100 bonus at the end of the program.

Eligibility Guidelines

  • Ages 13-24

  • DMV Resident

  • No writing experience is required for this project, but you should be committed to trying

  • Should have a vested interest in social justice and advocacy

  • Must be available to attend mandatory in-person workshops

    Important Dates

  • Interest Form Due: March 31, 2025, 11:59PM EST

  • Application Opens: April 15, 2025

  • Application Due: June 1, 2025

  • Program Acceptances Sent: June 8, 2025

  • Mandatory Workshops: July 8 - August 14, 2025, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm

  • Publication: Spring 2026

Please complete the application linked above by June 1, 2025 at 11:59pm EST!

About Shout Mouse Press

We publish youth-authored, diverse, and inclusive children’s and young adult books. We pass the pen to those who can best represent themselves and their communities with authenticity, knowledge, and understanding. Check out some of our previous poetry anthologies below.