Young Writers Project Features 'Slow Down' by Amelia Van Driesche
VTDigger highlights the latest entry in the Young Writers Project, a creative online community for teen writers and visual artists established in Burlington in 2006. This week's feature showcases the poem 'Slow Down' by 19-year-old Amelia Van Driesche of Burlington, accompanied by the photograph 'Fog on the Mountaintops' by 15-year-old Maya Heidenreich of East Corinth. The poem encourages readers to decelerate their pace of life, urging them to notice overlooked details such as early light, the sound of rain, and moving shadows. It advocates for mindfulness, suggesting actions like picking up trash and sitting still to find joy in small, everyday moments. The Young Writers Project serves as a free, interactive platform for youth aged 13-19 in Vermont to share their artistic work. VTDigger publishes these contributions weekly, fostering a space for young voices. The article provides contact information for Executive Director Susan Reid and directs readers to the project's website for further engagement. This piece reflects a cultural emphasis on mindfulness and local youth artistic expression rather than reporting on a specific news event or crisis.
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Young Writers Project Features 'Slow Down' by Amelia Van Driesche
VTDigger highlights the latest entry in the Young Writers Project, a creative online community for teen writers and visual artists established in Burlington in 2006. This week's feature showcases the poem 'Slow Down' by 19-year-old Amelia Van Driesche of Burlington, accompanied by the photograph 'Fog on the Mountaintops' by 15-year-old Maya Heidenreich of East Corinth. The poem encourages readers to decelerate their pace of life, urging them to notice overlooked details such as early light, the sound of rain, and moving shadows. It advocates for mindfulness, suggesting actions like picking up trash and sitting still to find joy in small, everyday moments. The Young Writers Project serves as a free, interactive platform for youth aged 13-19 in Vermont to share their artistic work. VTDigger publishes these contributions weekly, fostering a space for young voices. The article provides contact information for Executive Director Susan Reid and directs readers to the project's website for further engagement. This piece reflects a cultural emphasis on mindfulness and local youth artistic expression rather than reporting on a specific news event or crisis.
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