What we run
Programs.
The Magazine
Our always-open, always-free publication. Every original piece that passes editorial review gets published — writing, art, and code, grades 1–12, worldwide.
Read it →Quarterly Issues
The magazine turns over every three months, so each year holds four issues. Nothing is lost when one closes — every issue stays readable in the archive.
Browse the archive →Monthly Winners
Readers heart their favorite pieces. At the end of each month, the most-loved writing, art, and code in each grade band takes a victory lap on our Winners page.
See winners →Seasonal Prompts
Stuck on what to make? Each season we post a prompt to spark ideas. Prompted pieces go through the same review as everything else.
Answer the prompt →Beyond the magazine
We also run classes.
Hands-on workshops taught by our own team members — speech, writing, book clubs, and more. Small groups, real skills, taught by students who’ve done the work themselves.
See what’s open →Current prompt · August 2026
“Mirage & Melt”
A conceptual theme highlighting extreme heat, distorted realities, optical illusions, and things changing shape under the sun.
Share your take →More programs are brewing — guest judges, workshops, and school partnerships are on our roadmap.