Find Your Voice.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Each week, we feature one work of art & writing.

Check out this week's artist:

"Untitled" By: Rainie L., Age: 12

WRITER'S SPOTLIGHT

"Where I'm From"

By: Eslyn P., Age: 11

I am from where the gulls sing their croaking tune,

Where the salty ocean breeze stings in my nose.

I am from where the sand dollars crunch under my feet

And the seaweed gets caught in my toes.

* Read more of Eslyn's poetry in the Poetry Section of the The Creative Righter's Journal (Poetry).

Creative Righters & Lottie Nguyen Win Youth Service America's Everyday Young Hero Award

By: Katie Reusch | June 26, 2025

As a fifth grader, Charlotte “Lottie” Nguyen (Age: 12) was the Editor of her elementary school newspaper and disappointed to see that kids her age hated writing, didn’t have the skills or the confidence to do so, or heavily relied on AI platforms when they had to complete writing assignments. Many of these kids had wonderful stories to share but were too scared or shy to do so. Wanting to help her peers and other youth feel empowered to find their voice and tell their stories, Lottie founded the nonprofit Creative Righters in 2023.

Through Creative Righters, Lottie teaches kids ages 5-16 how to tell stories through writing. In addition to writing, participants learn how to edit, revise, and share their stories while practicing skills focused on building their self-confidence.

After taking part in lessons, youth have the opportunity for their work—genres of which range from poetry and nonfiction to graphic novels and comedy—to be published in the organization’s online journal. More than 200 young authors have had their works featured. The nonprofit also runs a biannual writing contest, challenging youth to tell a creative story in under 200 words, write a haiku, or even invent a new word!

Since 2023, Lottie has grown Creative Righters to include arts and crafts as another storytelling medium. With more than 125 student volunteers, the Candy Crafts Community Club creates art therapy kits to support young patients who are dealing with seriousness illnesses and undergoing related treatment at hospitals in the greater San Francisco area. Each of the already donated 500+ kits includes custom art, positive messages, and activities to help lift their spirits. Lottie loves seeing other young people find their voice and tell their stories, and hopes to reach more kids to help them see how special they and their talents are.