Call for Submissions: Coming of Age in 2024 - Explore Your Political Identity and Values Contest [Ages 13-19; Get Published] - Submit by Nov 4

The New York Times invites teenagers worldwide to participate in the "Coming of Age in 2024: Explore Your Political Identity and Values" contest. This is an opportunity for young people, aged 13 to 19, to express their civic and political experiences, beliefs, and hopes for the future. Whether through writing, art, audio, or video, participants can share their unique perspectives on themes that matter to them. The deadline for submissions is November 4, 2024.

About The New York Times The New York Times, a leading global newspaper based in New York City, is renowned for its in-depth coverage of domestic and international news. It is a platform that also showcases diverse opinions, investigative journalism, and cultural reviews.

Contest Details As we approach a year filled with significant global elections, The New York Times wants to hear from teenagers about what shapes their political and civic identities. Whether you choose to write, draw, compose, or film, your submission should explore one or more of the following themes:

Themes to Explore:

• Your Identity and Beliefs: How do your personal values and identity influence your views on the world?
• Conversations Across Divides: Have you had discussions with people who have different views? What did you learn?
• Issues You Care About: What social, political, or environmental issues matter most to you?
• Information and Disinformation: How do you navigate the sea of information and misinformation in today's world?
• Hope for the Future: What are your hopes for your country or the world in the coming years?

Submission Guidelines:

• Who Can Enter: Students aged 13 to 19, attending middle or high school anywhere in the world.
• What to Submit: You can submit any form of digital media, including essays, poems, paintings, videos, songs, podcasts, comics, or infographics. Along with your work, include an artist’s statement (up to 400 words) explaining how your piece connects to the chosen theme.
• Submission Format: All submissions must be uploaded online through the designated submission link.

Reward: Selected works will be published on The New York Times website and app, and may also appear in print. You will retain full copyright to your work, allowing you to share and use it as you wish after publication.

How to Submit: Interested participants should submit their work online by November 4, 2024. Visit the official contest page for submission details and to access the submission link.

Contact Information: For any questions or further information, please contact The New York Times at LNFeedback[at]nytimes[dot]com.

FAQs:

• I'm an ordinary high school student. What can I contribute?

  • Your unique experiences, background, and perspective make your voice important. No one sees the world exactly as you do, and your story is valuable.

• Do submissions need to be strictly about politics?

  • No. While your submission can address political topics, it can also explore related ideas like community, hope, or any theme that resonates with you.

• Is digital art allowed?

  • Yes, original digital art is accepted, but AI-generated images are not permitted.

For more details and to view the official contest guidelines, click here.

Submit your creative expressions and let your voice be heard on a global platform!

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