Deep Laureate, Spring 2018: Madeleine Pelli

Her name is spelled M-a-d-e-l-e-i-n-e. She is upset that this will be her last year of Deep. She loves writing because it gets out all her emotions…

Deep Laureate, Spring 2018: Rachel Whitehead

Rachel is very creative and weird. If you see her walking around, she will either be listening to music or talking to herself. She loves playing an…

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…

Voting is Live for Spring 2018 Deep Laureate!

Our Deep Laureate Finalists have been announced! Click here to cast your vote for Spring 2018 Deep Laureate. One of these fearless youth will be nam…

Deep Laureate, Fall 2017: Tyler Kipp

Tyler Kipp is a comic book artist and illustrator from Portland, Maine. He has lived in Savannah, Georgia, most of his life and has been writing si…

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, Spring 2017: Ayanna Horton

Ayanna, meaning beautiful flower (according to Google), is a 13-year-old bag of emotions who likes to write what she is feeling. This is her second…

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…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Spring 2017: L’Ashareuh Lark

Greetings, L’Ashareuh here. But, please, refer to me as Takashime, as labeled on some of my writings. I’ve been writing ever since I could read, an…

WSAV Features Deep Laureate Krystell Sanchez-Romero

WSAV's The Bridge interviewed Deep Laureate Krystell Sanchez-Romero and Senior Director of Programs Megan Ave'Lallemant this morning, and featured Krys…

Deep Laureate, Fall 2016: Krystell Sanchez-Romero

I am a living, breathing irony. I am the nicest rude person you’ ll meet. I don’t care about anything, but I stress over everything. I hate everyon…

Deep Laureate Finalist, Fall 2016: Michaela McCurdy

My name is Michaela. I love mystery books, unicorns, and Deep. I’m very crazy and talented. I hope you have fun reading my work. Read Michaela's…