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Writing Contest
Calling all students in Greenville and East St. Louis! Enter the Youth Be Heard Writing contest by 2/15/2026 to win up to a $100 prize and have your work published…
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Create-A-Thon!
Excitement is in the air!Join us for Youth Be Heard’s Adults-Only Create-A-Thon, where you’ll experience the terror, thrill, and questionable decision-making of creative expression. No talent required. (Being bad is part of the…
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Book Banning: The Importance of Teaching Discomfort
Literature, film, and other forms of media are powerful tools that we should use to explore the most urgent issues in our society.
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Greenville Youth Showcase and Community Education Event
We are thrilled to announce our Greenville/Bond County showcase and community education event. This event is open to community members of all ages. Location: The Smart Center in Greenville,…
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Bacon Definitions
In all lore and stories There is but one true glory It’s smoked, it’s meat It’s definitely quite a treat!
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My Invisible Battle
People usually think, “Well, you don’t look sick, so surely you don’t feel sick.” Unfortunately, these comments come from those who haven’t dealt with chronic illness.
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Summer Strengths Based Writing Program
Interested in a summer program to develop your writing skills? If you live in Bond County, Illinois or East St. Louis, Illinois Fill out this form to let us know…
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Why I’m Quitting Political Radicalism
I came of political age in a world of mass death and natural destruction. My first ballot was cast wearing a mask and standing six feet apart from everyone...
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Comparison
Emily Biwer, 17, Wisconsin I stand facing this person, all I can see are her flaws. Comparing every bit of unattractiveness of her features. Her face, the reddening of acne…
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The Flip Side
If only you saw the flipside The other side of the me that you see.
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POETS, BE HEARD!
We could all use a little poetry right now, don't you think? Be inspired and express yourself through this refreshing live (virtual) event!
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Interview with Young Artist Shannon Corgan
Take a deep dive into abstract painting, color theory, and life with Shannon Corgan! She was selected as one of our audience's favorite young artists. Check out our interview with…
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Capturing Their Environment: Youth Voice Shared Through Photography
Middle school students in Southern Illinois learned how to use photography and writing to share insights into their environment.
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Katherine Dunham Mural Project – East St. Louis
By Andra Lang Jr., 22 I was asked to complete a commission project for the Katherine Dunham museum located in my home town of East Saint Louis. I’m a former…
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Graduate
Scottlynn Ballard, 18 Graduate. Grad—to step. -ation—the state or quality of Graduation—the state of stepping into a quantitative unknown. Dear senior, You mispronounce unprecedence You Phoenix from the ashes of…
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Youth Take the Lead on Environmental Sustainability
“It might seem like there isn’t much we, as teens, can do to fight the adverse effects of global warming, especially when public officials (who many of us aren’t old…
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Want to be Awesome? Join the Circus.
Known in the 1920s as Circus City, the town of Peru, Indiana is keeping its heritage alive… through youth. An all-volunteer staff train 200 youth to perform each summer with…
