Today is Paperback Book Day!! It’s so fitting that we celebrate paperbacks in the middle of summer 📖 They're the perfect accessory for summer travel, beach days, camping… you name it! We🩷paperbacks! #WritingCommunity #booklovers

Maybe the real YouthWrite was the friends we made along the way ☺️💕🥰 Happy #InternationalFriendshipDay2024 to everyone in our YouthWrite family🩵 We're ever so grateful for all the beautiful friendships that have blossomed at camp!!

Wednesday, July 31 will be the Alberta Day of Caring. CKUA is joining every radio station in Alberta, as together, we support those impacted by the Jasper wildfire. Learn more about how you can participate in the Alberta Day of Caring: ckua.com/read/support-f…

The CBC and SOCAN are launching the CBC Indigenous Music Residency, a songwriting program for Indigenous musicians that supports their growth and artistry. Eligible artists can submit songs for consideration until Aug. 29. For more details, visit CBCMusic.ca

Congratulations to Charlotte 🥳🥳🥳We are so delighted to see a YouthWriter on the #ABPubShortlist!!! #ABbooks

#EmancipationDay is an opportunity to learn about and reflect on the history of slavery on the land that is now Canada. Today, we also recommit to fighting against ongoing racial injustice in our society and communities. Learn more: canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

Introducing JustWrite instructor Stephen Heatley! Stephen is a theatre director, dramaturge, playwright, and more🖊️🏔️🎭 We’re so excited for his workshop at our writing retreat in the mountains! 🗓️: Nov. 1-3, 2024 💲: Early bird prices end Aug. 10! Info: youthwrite.com/justwrite-2024…

🚨JUSTWRITE NEWS🚨 Early bird pricing for our mountain writing retreat (18+) ends on August 10! Register soon to save your spot in our writing workshop with the amazing Stephen Heatley and/or at the cozy Black Cat Guest Ranch🏔️🐈‍⬛🖋️ More info: youthwrite.com/justwrite-2024…

Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples worldwide. We honour the Peoples who have created and told stories on this land for generations, and we continue to amplify their voices, stories, and art today. More about the 2024 theme➡️ un.org/en/observances… #IndigenousPeoplesDay

In this workshop led by acclaimed author Farzana Doctor, find out how to overcome writer’s block by using emotion-based strategies. You'll come away with a new perspective on solving this common writing issue! Register for this online workshop now: buff.ly/46KFjze

Attention bibliophiles: it's your day!! #BookLoversDay is one of our favourite days of the year! We 🩵 reading, literature, and the #bookworm lifestyle 📘📖📚 What books are you currently loving? #booktwt

YouthWriters, today is all about you! 🎉 At YouthWrite, we see young people's creativity, resilience, and hope all the time. It's our mission to #EmpowerYouth as they become community change-makers. Learn more about the #InternationalYouthDay 2024 theme: un.org/en/observances…

Calling all young #writers in #HamOnt! Hamilton PL's Power of the Pen writing competition is open! Writers ages 12-18 are invited to submit original poetry and short stories in English, French or both languages by Sept. 30, 2024. 🔗: teens.hpl.ca/articles/power… Happy writing!

It’s Love Your Bookshop Day! Local bookstores foster love for literacy and provide important cultural and economic value to communities 📚 Show them some love today by visiting, making a purchase, or shouting them out here online! We 💜 bookshops! #Reading #localbusiness

It’s kind of our day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate how #nonprofits serve and improve their communities. 👏 for all the nonprofits out there!! At YouthWrite, we appreciate all of your support. Thank you for attending camp, spreading the word, and donating at youthwrite.com/donate.💛

Humanitarian aid workers support individuals and communities affected by conflict or natural disasters. Every day, we are inspired by their compassion, selflessness, and bravery. Learn more about the 2024 campaign: un.org/en/observances… #ActForHumanity ❤️

Today is #WorldPhotographyDay, and you know what that means — more summer camp photos! 📸 We’re celebrating the art and creativity of photography because there’s nothing more special than looking back at our favourite camp memories 🥰😍 #photographylovers

Happy Poet’s Day to all the incredible young #poets in the YouthWrite family!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us at camp and in Spoken Word Youth Choir 🖋️🎙️ Your talent will never cease to amaze us! 🫰Snaps all around!🫰 #poetsday #poetrylovers

And the nominees for #ggbooks2024 are:

Ok! We're over 1/5 of the way to our goal of $30,000! Thank you to supporters and sharers! What would we do without you? Please continue to spread the good word or make a donation via e-transfer, our website, Canada Helps or our Matching Fund! give.crowdfunding.alberta.ca/82SHCc?ref=ab_… Thomas Trofimuk