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Programs & community

Learning that moves beyond the page.

Our programs bring literacy, leadership, wellness, STEM/STEAM, entrepreneurship, and community service together in safe, culturally responsive spaces.

Young people talking together
Awesome Young Authors Awards and Community logo

Youth in action

Youth peace & leadership

Workshops, service, and community partnerships help young people practice conflict resolution, strengthen relationships, and build leadership skills.

Children reading books together

Youth in action

Early literacy & family reading

Language-rich storytime and reading activities help families build early literacy habits and give young learners a foundation for discovery.

Young people talking together outdoors

Youth in action

STEM, STEAM & entrepreneurship

Partnerships with community centers, Gateway Technical College Fab Lab, Educators Credit Union, libraries, and local organizations connect young people with financial literacy and hands-on innovation.

From our programs

See the ideas in action.

These flyers show the range of AYAA's literacy and youth experiences. Dated events and registration details shown in the artwork are historical.

Future Leaders Empowerment and Entrepreneurship program flyer, with sponsor recognition and workshop photos
Future Leaders Empowerment & EntrepreneurshipLeadership, financial literacy, and hands-on enterpriseView full artwork ↗
Scholastic Kids Press collage featuring youth reporters and community interviews
Young voices in the communityScholastic Kids Press · Past community opportunitiesView full artwork ↗
Racine Early Readers Program flyer with books, backpacks, and school supplies
Racine Early Readers ProgramEarly literacy and family-centered readingView original reference ↗
Ink and Ambition writing camp flyer dated June 2024
Ink & AmbitionPast young authors writing camp · June 2024View full artwork ↗
Voices of Promise youth workshop flyer dated May 2, 2026
Voices of PromisePast youth workshop · May 2, 2026View full artwork ↗
Barnes and Noble Bookfair flyer for Awesome Young Authors, May 28 at the Racine store
Barnes & Noble BookfairPast all-day bookfair · Racine, May 28View original reference ↗
Young Writer's Summer Camp flyer for the Dr. John Bryant Center in Racine
Young Writer’s Summer CampPast virtual and in-person sessions · Dr. John Bryant CenterView original reference ↗
Rising Stars Young Authors Summer Program 2025 flyer at Northside Library in Kenosha
Rising Stars Young AuthorsPast summer program · Northside Library, July 2025View full artwork ↗
Black Children's Book Week celebration checklist supporting Black authors, creators, and children's books
Black Children’s Book WeekPast inaugural celebration · February 27–March 5, 2022View full artwork ↗
Become a Published Author student book competition flyer with an anti-bullying theme
Become a Published AuthorPast student book competition · National Youth FoundationView full artwork ↗
Awesome Young Authors online writing camp flyer for June and July 2026
Online writing campPast summer sessions · June and July 2026View full artwork ↗