Some highlights on how our community support amplifies youth stories and empowers young people to achieve their personal and academic goals. YOUR SUPPORT MAKES OUR WORK POSSIBLE  Youth Communication’s end of year appeal was a great success and we thank everyone who helped us to reach our $50,000 goal. We also send a big Thank You to the writer alumni who agreed to share their positive experiences via video on social media. If you don’t already follow us, we encourage you to check us out on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Because of the support we received from our annual appeal and ..read more

As we reflect on the past year of growth and the impact of our teen-written stories, we’d like to extend a thank you our writers for sharing their stories that empower other young people and adults alike. Below are some of YC’s most popular stories of 2022.  We’d also like to thank the educators and youth-serving adults who use our stories, curricula, and professional development to create supportive, culturally responsive learning communities.  We wish you a happy and healthy holiday, The YC Team Read all teen-written stories on our website donate today to amplify youth ..read more

Student Highlight: Jaden Baptiste This month we highlight Jaden Baptiste, whose love for learning and teaching his community about cars is seen by everyone who meets him. As an incoming college first-year, Jaden wants to inspire his community to turn their passion into the career of their dreams. Jaden’s story, “I Want to be an Automotive Journalist” empowers everyone to learn about cars, and know basic tips and tricks. Jaden’s goal is to get people into their dream cars that also fits their lifestyle.. After writing his story, Jaden has already received three clients so far! Jaden discovered ..read more

Save the Date! Tuesday, November 8, 2022 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST) In-Person: Chelsea Factory, 547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001  Virtual: Zoom link will be provided for virtual participants  REGISTER NOW! HEAL. SUPPORT. UPLIFT. Join Youth Communication (YC) and educational leaders from across the country to discuss strategies to address complex education challenges and create culturally responsive learning communities that: Help young people heal from experiences with racism, sexism, and other injustices Support students to achieve their personal and academic go ..read more

Save the Date! Tuesday, November 8, 2022 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST) In-Person: Chelsea Factory, 547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001  Virtual: Zoom link will be provided for virtual participants  REGISTER NOW! HEAL. SUPPORT. UPLIFT. Join Youth Communication (YC) and educational leaders from across the country to discuss strategies to address complex education challenges and create culturally responsive learning communities that: Help young people heal from experiences with racism, sexism, and other injustices Support students to achieve their personal and academic go ..read more

We are thrilled to share that Youth Communication swept the Youth Media category in 2022’s Media for a Just Society Awards. All three finalists in the category are YC stories from our writing program, and one finalist in the Book category is YC alumna, Victoria Law! And we’d like to extend a huge congratulations to Amaru Howard for winning this year’s award! The 2022 Media for a Just Society Awards, sponsored by Evident Change, highlights a variety of media from across the United States that covers child welfa ..read more

Are you gearing up for back to school? And looking for tools to support teens? Youth Communication’s social and emotional learning (SEL) curricula and professional development is based true teen written stories. Our programs enable schools and other youth-serving organizations to create supportive, culturally responsive learning communities. Learn more about YC’s social and emotional curricula and professional development programs in our free info session with Francisco Cruz, YC’s Director of Business Development. Please sign up through the registration link below ..read more

We are thrilled to introduce you all to Jasmine Reid and Mario Sanchez, two new members of our editorial team. Jasmine Reid will serve as our new Senior Editor for YouthComm magazine (formerly YCteen), dedicated to guiding youth writers to create stories that are the heart of Youth Communication. Mario Sanchez, our first-ever Journalism Fellow (and YC alum), will support YC’s two digital magazines and mentor our writers in all steps of the publication process. At Youth Communication, we are dedicated to amplifying youth stories and empowering teens. This work ..read more

Please sign up through the registration links below and share this invitation with any educators or youth-serving adults in your networks! Wednesday, 7/27 at 12:00 PM  Middle and High School Social & Emotional Learning Programming (Grades 6-12) Learn about Youth Communication’s story-based social and emotional learning curriculum. Our complete packet of eleven anthologies serves grades 6-12 and is customizable for districts and agencies of any size, whether within or out of school time. We are able to meet a diverse range of need ..read more

This year, we helped of hundreds educators build supportive, welcoming, and effective schools and programs for tens of thousands of students. We deeply appreciate your commitment to creating opportunities for all students to thrive and follow their dreams. Here are a few mid-year highlights. Strengthening Education & Youth Development Organizations “The girls have become very confident, they have found their voice, cried and have grown in their personal, emotional and mental lives — striving every day to be the best ‘me’ they can be.”  -Educator who used Real As Me, our girls’ empowerment ..read more