CONTACT:
Samantha Massaglia, COMPAS Director of Marketing and Communications
sam@compas.org
612.618.5507
Minnesota young writers take the stage to celebrate the 47th edition of the COMPAS anthology of student writing
Students from across Minnesota will read their published work on November 14 at the Minnesota History Center
WHAT:
Arts education nonprofit COMPAS (COMPAS.org) will celebrate the publication of its 47th anthology of student writing, Us Kids (We Know More Than They Think), featuring original work by young writers from across Minnesota.
The K-12 students featured in the anthology created their work during writing residencies, working alongside professional COMPAS Teaching Artists in classrooms in Saint Paul and across the state.
At the November 14 celebration, young writers will take the stage to read their published work before family members, educators, Teaching Artists, and community members. COMPAS will also recognize recipients of the Lillian Wright Awards, which honor literary achievement among young writers participating in the COMPAS Creative Classroom Program.
The COMPAS Anthology of Student Writing is an annual publication showcasing poems, stories, songs, and Spoken Word pieces created by K-12 students across Minnesota through residencies led by COMPAS Teaching Artists.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 14, 2026
1:00–3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Minnesota History Center, 3M Auditorium
345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55102
WHO:
– Young (K-12) Minnesota writers whose work appears in the 2026 COMPAS Anthology
– COMPAS Teaching Artists & leaders
– Lillian Wright Award recipients
– Families, educators and community members
VISUAL AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Media are invited to photograph / video and interview student writers, families, community members, COMPAS Teaching Artists & COMPAS leaders. Visual opportunities include young writers reading their work onstage, students receiving copies of the published anthology, and presentation of the Lillian Wright Awards.
PAST EVENT PHOTOS AND VIDEO:
Photos from the 2025 COMPAS Anthology Celebration
One-minute video overview of a previous COMPAS Anthology Celebration
WHY IT MATTERS:
The annual COMPAS anthology gives young writers the opportunity to see their words in print and share them with a public audience. The 2026 edition, Us Kids (We Know More Than They Think), celebrates young people as writers with ideas, experiences, and perspectives worth hearing now.
Previous COMPAS anthology celebrations have drawn hundreds of students, families, educators, and community members.
The event is free and open to the public.
About COMPAS
COMPAS (compas.org) is a nonprofit organization with more than 50 years of experience delivering dynamic and engaging creative experiences in communities across Minnesota. COMPAS connects professional Teaching Artists with students, teachers, older adults, hospital patients, teens, and community members to spark their imaginations and infuse their lives with creativity. Minnesota thrives when everyone has access to creative opportunities, and the arts empower people of all ages to tell their stories and amplify their unique voices.
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