Youth Writing

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

And the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards Winners are.... CLICK HERE for the awards list!

Special congratulations to this year's American Voices nominees: Trisha Mehta (West Fargo Sheyenne), Allura Grey Bear (Minnewauken), Bre Adair (Fargo Davies), Jo Berger (Fargo Davies), and Kadi Sacko (West Fargo). American Voices nominees showcase the Award's core values of originality, skill, and personal voice.

Over $3000 in cash prizes courtesy of our sponsor, John Deere! The regional awards ceremony at Plains Art Museum (Fargo, ND) is Saturday, March 23, 2024. Everyone is welcome at the regional ceremony for the awards and scholarships presentation, a digital display of art & writing, inspiring guest artist speakers, and light food/refreshments!

The Scholastic Awards are the most prestigious art and writing competition in the country. The RRVWP, in partnership with the Plains Art Museum, coordinates the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for the entire state of North Dakota. North Dakota teens can submit their writing HERE.

Creative Writing Camps

CLICK HERE to Register now for Summer 2024!

Creative Writing GROUP

NDSU creative writing professor (and RRVWP teacher consultant) Jamee Larson hosts a writing group EVERY THURSDAY at 6:00-7:00 PM for writers at all ages and ability levels. The group meets in Minard Hall Room 214 (NDSU campus) or on Zoom: 

 https://ndsu.zoom.us/j/95206101833?pwd=c0RzdUFnN2orNmxGMWZYZmdhU0UxQT09

Everyone is welcome!