Teens’ exploration of folklore sparks curiosity, creativity and conversation at Erie library
The more teens at Blasco Memorial Library in Erie examined folklore, supported by PA Humanities’ Youth-Led Humanities program, the more connections they made between how cultures all across the world share different stories to represent the same lessons and concepts
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Teen creativity on display as Rain Poetry expands to Kane
Anne Cleer wanted to bring PA Humanities’ Rain Poetry project to Friends Memorial Library in Kane as a way to encourage young people to express themselves and also bring a little magic to the streets of their rural community.Â
Now, for many of the youth who participated in the project, seeing their words showcased on the sidewalks around their northwest Pennsylvania town has become not just a creative accomplishment, but also a chance to become part of the town conversation and excitement around the project. They’re also finding their own community of
fellow writers and creative peers at the library, even though the project is officially finished.
Getting to know PA Humanities intern Amelia Spielman
A native of Austin, Texas, Amelia Spielman just completed her sophomore year at Haverford College and is double majoring in English and economics. Click to get to know her better.
When teens take the lead: Inside PA Humanities’ youth-led approach
What does it look like to create humanities-based programming that teens don’t just attend, but actually help shape and keep coming back to? That question is at the heart of Youth-Led Humanities, one of PA Humanities’ core programs. Hear from Julia Katz, PA Humanities’ Education Program Manager, about what it means to be youth-led, why this approach works, and how Youth-Led Humanities—and new training opportunities for libraries and youth-serving organizations—are helping adults think about how they partner with young people.
Youth voices take the mic at Pittsburgh’s SLB Radio
At Saturday Light Brigade Radio, young people lead live broadcasts, choose the topics they care about, and engage in thoughtful conversations about history, community, their schools and their own lives.
Let’s Rise: Stories of youth engagement and education
Welcome to the next installment of LET’S RISE, the PA Humanities statewide video project, created in partnership with Emmy-winning filmmaker Kelly Dessoye in celebration of our 50th anniversary. In December, we’re spotlighting how young people are engaging with the humanities through PA Humanities programs and initiatives and finding new ways to understand themselves, one another, and their communities. We invite you to watch and reflect, and join us in ensuring that the humanities remain a vibrant force in Pennsylvania.