What's this all about?

Teen Poets, Teen Writers, Teen Voices

The Basics: WordSmiths: Teen Voices @ TeenLink is a spot on the World Wide Web where teenagers can publish their poems and short stories. It’s open to teens everywhere, not just New York City. We will review your submissions, and all work that is accepted will be included in an edition of WordSmiths and posted on our site.

The Details: To submit poems or short stories, you must be 12 to 18 years old. You may submit up to 3 poems and 1 short story a month or any combination of your work that does not exceed the equivalent of 4 typed double-spaced 8 1/2" x 11" pages. Your submissions must include your name and age and a way to reach you. You may also add where you live and where you go to school. We regret that we cannot include pieces submitted as class assignments at this time. Submissions from individuals are always welcome.

Post a Submission using this form.

E-mail submissions should be sent to . Send in the body of the message or as a text attachment only.

Regular mail submissions should be sent to:
WordSmiths: Teen Voices @ Teen Link
Office of Young Adult Services
The New York Public Library
455 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish to have your submission returned.

Teens using New York Public Library branches may also talk to their librarian about submitting work to WordSmiths: Teen Voices @ Teen Link.