04.26.22
ChiTeen Lit Fest: Today’s Teens, Tomorrow’s Leaders
At 16, Allen is already a jack of all trades. He’s a project manager, designer, event planner— and he’s one of the interns helping plan the 7th Annual ChiTeen Lit Fest.
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Category: YOUmedia
08.19.21
YOUmedia: A Creative Space to Learn Life Skills
With Lead Corporate support from Allstate and other generous donors, YOUmedia is a safe space for teens to collaborate with other teens on creative projects, and gain skills they can apply in school and in life.
10.03.19
YOUmedia: A Poem
YOUmedia alumni turned mentor, Armani Harris, penned a hearfelt poem about the space that hold a special place in his heart.
09.24.19
YOUmedia: A Teenscape in the Library
Loud, messy, and teens running around, YOUmedia is everything a library shouldn’t be. And yet, for thousands of teen, Chicago Public Library’s YOUmedia is the only place where they’re allowed to be.
09.15.19
YOUmedia: When a Teen Space Transforms into a Sanctuary
To Erik, YOUmedia is more than just the physical space; it’s the people that have his pillar of support, especially during the most trying time of his teen life.
09.10.19
Finding His Voice in YOUmedia
From a shy sophomore, Deandre is now the host, producer, and sound engineer of his own podcast – thanks to YOUmedia!
08.21.19
Chicago Public Library is Your Back-to-School Partner
Back-to-school transition can be a heart-racing, stomach-churning, palm-sweating event for children and parents. But don’t worry, Chicago Public Library has got you covered.
03.13.19
From Inspiration to Creation: YOUmedia Teens Celebrate the Art of Printmaking
10 high school students. 12 weeks. 1 summer of a lifetime. This is their journey to coming into their own as artists, printmakers, and collaborators.
11.12.18
Assata Mason: Born to Create
With a full scholarship and two exhibits under her belt, YOUmedia Alum, Assata Mason is living proof that dreams do come true.