Leading through literacy.
The iWRITE Youth Club is an extension of the iWRITE Literacy Organization that embraces the leadership side of the organization’s mission.
The club is a space for 6th – 12th grade students who love writing to learn how to lead with innovative ideas, network professionally, and engage with their community.
2024 iWRITE Publishing Contest
iWRITE Youth Club's Social Media Coordinator, Tanvi Padala, inspires students to enter the 2024 Publishing Contest.
Exploring the Connection Between Life and Art: A Philosophical Podcast
iWRITE Youth Club member, Matthew Jeong, always wanted to study cinema. "As both a creative writer and a philosophy enthusiast, there are many aspects present in film--from a historical impact to cultural context--that fascinate me."
Mathew's podcast, Pause that Thought began as a way to document a learning journey of both philosophy and film analysis. The podcast has come to cover more, however, delving deeper into real life aspects through a philosophical lens, from successful mindsets to coping with mental struggles. The podcast offers a platform for philosophical insight infused with concepts and wisdom that are applicable to daily life.
Matthew would like to feature a broad spectrum of people on his podcast including philosophy/history professors, film producers, authors, or even motivational speakers; he would like to hear the story of anyone who has a specific philosophy that can offer helpful applications for others.
For anyone wanting to reach out, you can contact Matthew at pausethatthoughtofficial@gmail.com.
Advocating for Literacy through a
Book Donation Initiative
Tanvi Padala, a member and Social Media Coordinator of the iWRITE Youth Club, is passionate about volunteering for 'Book Drive for Kids,' a non-profit dedicated to providing books for underprivileged children and collaborating with various school districts in North Texas. Tanvi took the lead in organizing a book drive, successfully collecting and donating 1,078 books to support 'Book Drive for Kids. “It gives me immense happiness when I think about the smiles these books will put on so many children’s faces,” said Tanvi.
In addition to her commitment to volunteering, Tanvi is a vibrant writer, an avid reader, a two-time published author, and significantly contributes to the iWRITE Youth Club through her social media and writing talents.
The Youth Club has worked on 20+ projects, spreading the love of reading and writing across Houston.
Our various initiatives harness skills of public speaking, leadership, video production, interviewing, and, crucially, serving others.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re most comfortable contributing time to help achieve our volunteering or fundraising goals, wish to grow in public speaking, or love discussing reading and writing with other like-minded students, we’d love to have you as a part of the iWRITE Youth Club.
Visit iWRITE Nonprofit Organization to learn more about our parent organization…
And please donate to us here, so the future can shine!