Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2019: Chloe Hall

Well hello there! My name is Chloe, but my dad calls me Weeba, and I'm proud of it. My favorite basketball player is Giannis Antetokounmpo. My favo…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2019: Caden Murphy

Hi, my name is Caden Stance Murphy. You might know me from past Deep books, but if not, let me give you the run-down. I've been in Deep for three y…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2019: Shanya Riddle

Shanya is an amazing writer in our DeRenne workshop. I hope you enjoy her piece! Read Shanya's poem, "New Orleans."…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Spring 2019: Stanley Jackson

Hey, my name is Stanley. My Instagram is something I have worked on, because I wanted to give shoutouts to my mom and my grandma, who helped me not…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Spring 2019: Latoi Buckner

Hi, my name is Latoi, and I live in Savannah, even though someday I hope to live outside of Atlanta and go to a gaming college. It's also where I w…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Spring 2019: Emma Norcross

My name's Em. I'm 14. I was forced to write this. I like cheese, and my life is more complicated than a geometry problem. So boom. Read Em's poe…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2018: Wyndham MacIver

Hi, my name is Wyndham, and I forget how to breathe sometimes! Other than writing, I play the trumpet (section leader, baby!), draw, and don't get …

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2018: Romon Anderson

My name is Romon Anderson. I am in the sixth grade. I like basketball, and I like to write raps. Read Romon's rap, "Police Brutality."…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2018: Jeaneva Moore

I am that one person who loses inspiration all the time, but when it comes back, it is on full blast. I love writing pieces that are definitely fic…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Spring 2018: Charles Ryans

When you look at Charles Ryans, you see an African-American boy with brotherlocks (a smaller version of dreads). If you open up my mind, you will s…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Spring 2018: Dekevian George

Well, well, well, wassup? My name is Dekevian George, but since people can’t remember that, they call me Dee (but my family calls me Kevee—that’s K…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2017: Katie MacIver

I’m Katie (or Kinfy, as my friends call me), an annoying digital artist with the maturity of a three-year-old. I’m a multi-trick pony; I enjoy draw…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2017: Taniah Truell

I am an 11-year-old girl who turned 12 on December 29th. I live in a household of seven people: my mom, sister, four brothers, and myself. One of m…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2017: Isabella Webster

Hello! My name is Isabella Webster, and I’m in seventh grade. Writing has always been a passion of mine, so naturally I was excited when my teacher…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Spring 2017: Shanteirria Burns

My name is Shanteirria Burns. The three best words to describe me are special, sweet, and nice. When I grow up I want to be a doctor and plastic su…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Spring 2017: Joi Walker

‘Owdy! My name is Joi Walker. I am the age of 12 and in the sixth grade. I grew up without my biological parents. I am a great freestyler and a Lib…