Youth Communication provides powerful, teen-written stories
and professional development to help educators and youth workers engage young people.
Our literacy-rich training model helps teachers, after-school workers, counselors, and other professionals to connect with the teens they serve and build their social and emotional learning skills. Since 1980, Youth Communication has created resources for over 35,000 educators, reaching more than two million young people.
Real Stories
Real Change
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Our stories, developed in a rigorous writing program, are uniquely compelling to youth whose voices are missing from mainstream content. The stories model social and emotional learning, and show teens how to make positive changes in their lives. They also motivate teens to read and write.
We want to hear from you. Contact us today to learn more about how Youth Communication’s programs and services can support your community
News & Events
AMPL!FY YOUTH VOICE SYMPOSIUM: HEAL. SUPPORT. UPLIFT.
Save the Date! Ampl!fy Symposium November 8! Join YC and educational leaders from across the country to discuss strategies to address complex education challenges and create culturally responsive learning communities.
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YC’s writers honored in the Media for a Just Society Awards 🥳
YC 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.
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Join us! Free Info Session
Join us for a FREE information session on our SEL curricula and professional development trainings!
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Meet YC’s new EDITORIAL TEAM MEMBERS
We’re thrilled to introduce four new members of the Youth Communication staff including: our first-ever Journalism Fellow, Senior Editor, and two summer interns!
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