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A+ Research and Writing
https://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Tips on writing essays and papers, with step-by-step writing and research info. No longer maintained, but the archives are still packed with info.

Aaron Shepard's Young Author Page
http://www.aaronshep.com/youngauthor/

The Best Student Writing Contests for 2023-2024
https://www.weareteachers.com/student-writing-contests/
A site geared primarily toward teachers to encourage students to submit their writing.

New Moon Publishing
https://newmoongirls.com/
"Online feminist magazine by and for girls+ 8 to 14."

Creative Communication
https://www.poeticpower.com/
Writing contests for students grades K-9.

Publications for Young Writers
https://www.newpages.com/creative-writing-programs/young-writers-guide/

Resources for Teen and Pre-Teen Writers and Their Teachers, by Heather E. Wright
http://www.wrightingwords.com/
If you're a young writer looking for guidance, inspiration or prompts, or if you're the parent or teacher looking for ways to inspire and guide young writers, this site is a great place to start. It offers resources for teens and younger writers (including prompts), market information, and tips on teaching creative writing.

Skipping Stones
https://www.skippingstones.org/wp/
"Skipping Stones is an international magazine. We celebrate ecological and cultural diversity, and facilitate a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences. Readers and contributors of Skipping Stones, ages 8 to 17, and their educators, hail from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds."

Stone Soup
https://stonesoup.com/
"The beautiful magazine by young writers and artists!"

Teen Ink
https://www.teenink.com/
Teen Ink is a monthly print magazine, website, and a book series all written by teens for teens.

Wordsmyth Word Explorer Children's Dictionary
https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/

WriteGirl
https://www.writegirl.org/
"WriteGirl is a creative writing and mentoring organization that promotes creativity, critical thinking and leadership skills to empower teen girls and gender-expansive youth."

Write the World
https://writetheworld.org/
"A non-profit dedicated to developing the writing, critical thinking, reading, and communication skills of young writers (ages 13-19) to help them become global citizens and achieve success in school, career, and life."

Writing Contests for Young Writers
https://www.newpages.com/young-writers-guide/young-writers-guide-to-contests/
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