Our FREE international creative writing contests encourage youth to exercise their imagination, expression, and sense of purpose and beauty. Check regularly for periodic contests focused on various personal development and social change issues. Please pass on the word to youth, students, parents, educators, mentors, and youth advocates you know!
This Adinkra symbol is called ANANSE NTONTAN, "the spider's web." It represents wisdom, creativity, and the complexities of life. Ananse is a popular figure in African folktales.
Here is our current contest offering:
FREE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH POETRY CONTEST
Our most recent contest concluded on May 1, 2012. We will anounce winners during the month of July via our website, Facebook page, and direct email to participants. Thank you for participating! Please check back for the upcoming announcement of our GATHERING OF WORDS international youth writing project (poetry, short stories, essays).
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