AdLit.org is a national multimedia project offering information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers. AdLit.org is an educational initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York and by the Ann B. and Thomas L. Friedman Family Foundation.
Just for Fun
(and maybe glory!)
The Ayn Rand Institute is sponsoring an essay contest for high school seniors and college students. Entrants must choose from among three topics and write an essay demonstrating a clear grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged. Deadline: September 17, 2009.
Teen Ink is a national teen magazine, book, and website featuring teen writing, information, art, photos, poetry, teen issues, and more. Everything is written by teenage authors! Teen Ink sponsors 11 different contests to give young authors and artists a chance to shine. No deadlines; entries are accepted throughout the year.
