Inaugural Youth Authors Week March 24-30, 2025
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SAN FRANCISCO - Californer -- The inaugural Youth Authors Week, taking place from March 24-28, 2025, is a campaign celebrating the contributions of young people to literature and encouraging readers to read diversely, not just across race and gender, but also by generation.

Inspired by the impact of Banned Books Week in shining a light on the surge of book challenges in libraries, bookstores, and schools, Novelly Publishing is excited to launch Youth Authors Week, which highlights talented young writers, not just their own authors but writers from all over the youth publishing space. Whether you're a student looking for a relatable read, an educator looking for new ways to get your students excited about creative writing, or a reader of any age who prioritizes diverse voices in their reading list, Youth Authors Week calls upon readers to read at least one piece of youth writing during the last week of March.

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"The problem has never been a lack of talent, but a lack of a spotlight," says Founder and Managing Director, Anna Gabriella Casalme. "We've noticed for a long time that inspiring youth writing is being published online every day, but often struggle to get into the hands of readers who need them most. We hope that our newest initiative, Youth Authors Week, can be a guide to the creatively inspiring stories by youth authors, not just at Novelly Publishing, but more broadly."

Take Action Now
Participate in Youth Authors Week by reading, discussing, and sharing literature by young writers, whose stories often have not been widely read and celebrated. Get reading recommendations and learn more about how to get involved by visiting www.youthauthorsweek.org

About Novelly Publishing
Novelly Publishing is the proud publisher of talented teenage writers and the host of Youth Authors Week, so that every student can feel seen and creatively inspired by what they read. The publisher was born from a youth poetry contest in 2020. The prompt was simple: "Schools are shutting down, images of violence against Asian and black bodies are circulating, and people are dying from Covid-19. Teenagers across the country, how are you feeling?" Since then, more than 80 powerful short stories and poems from all over the United States have been published in Novelly Publishing's digital library that authentically reflect the themes, topics, and issues that young people care about. Founder Anna Gabriella Casalme was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list in Education for 2023. Novelly Publishing is based in San Francisco, CA, and fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media. www.novelly.org

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Media Inquiries Contact: Y'Anad Burrell, Glass House Communications, yanad@glasshousepr.com.

For sponsorship opportunities and donation information contact: Anna Gabriella Casalme, Founding Managing Director, E: anna@novelly.org; C: 323-450-6721