The program, sponsored by the Writers' League of Texas in cooperation with the Austin Independent School District, offers students in grades three through five opportunities to work with practicing, published writers. This project engages children in the pleasures of writing based on the belief that writing and understanding are closely related, and that writing provides children with the tools necessary to examine and understand their lives. Children are encouraged to write in their own voices about their feelings, memories, families, and communities. The project also allows writers and authors to share their unique knowledge and experience which involve the creative writing process. The writers' personal passion about writing inspires the students, and thereby encourages these students to become involved and invested in freeing their voice.
Writers can provide guidance and support for students interested in furthering their writing skills.
Young Texas Writers Scholarship Program. The League sponsors a writing competition each year for students in grades 9-12. Twelve scholarships are awarded in essay, short story, poetry and journalism categories. Each fall and spring the League offers creative writing workshops for children in grades 3-5 at various area sites. Creative Writing Camps for Middle School Students.