EVERY TEEN HAS
A STORY TO TELL
At Youth Communication, writing is a pathway to self-discovery and connection.
We help teens transform their lived experiences into powerful writing that builds confidence, wellbeing, and the skills to thrive in school, career, and in life.
We equip educators and mentors with curricula and training to harness those stories to build connection, belonging and strengthen learning communities.
Together, youth voices and supportive adults create a ripple effect of understanding and opportunity that reaches far beyond the page.
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95% of educators state that our programs help students develop social and emotional skills
our initiatives have reached more than two million teens
92% of educators feel more equipped to establish a space for students to discuss challenging issues
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Story of the Week: AN EPIC EPIC
This week’s featured story takes readers on a journey through Greek mythology, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and one young writer’s own search for hope and agency.
A self-described Greek mythology nerd compares Nolan’s new film with Homer’s ancient epic, exploring what changes when a story about gods and fate is reimagined for a modern audience.
Explore a new take on an ancient epic and read this week’s Story of the Week.
Expanding the YC Ripple Effect with YC CONNECT!
In 2025 alone, YC stories reached over 200,000 educators and 50,000 young people through our programs, trainings, and partnerships.
Now, we are expanding this impact even further through YC CONNECT, a free, open digital living library that will make nearly 10,000 teen stories and educator resources more accessible nationwide.
Explore the Impact Behind Youth Voices
Discover how Youth Communication’s stories, programs, and partnerships create lasting change for young people and the communities that support them. Our 2025 Impact Report highlights a year of youth storytelling, educator engagement, and meaningful connections that extend far beyond the page.
Read and download the report to explore the voices, milestones, and moments that shaped YC’s impact.
The lessons provided in the YC program were well-organized and thought-provoking. I appreciated listening to and reading about my students’ views on how to address the circumstances of the stories we read and for how they were not judgmental of the others or each other while engaging in student-led discussions of the stories.
— nyc public school TEACHER