Join us at Words that Change the World, a novel fundraising event to benefit The Telling Room. This first-of-its-kind night at Ocean Gateway on Thursday, May 16th will feature world-changing wordsmiths and storytellers—both emerging and established—whose work has a tangible impact on our community.
Read More“As a child, writing was a way to dream up a better world. Ultimately, I hope my words help us see a happier healthier future for our planet and our people too.”
Read MorePoet Megan Grumbling and the Portland Press Herald featured Statewide Writing Contest grand prize winner Lily Jessen and her poem in this week's Deep Water column.
Read MoreChristina Nelson wrote “It’s Not as I Once Dreamed.” She is a junior at Spruce Mountain High School.
Read MoreNevyn Harvey is a senior at Belfast Area High School and wrote “Our Last Encounter.” Imogen Esmé Egenson, age 11, of Hope wrote “A Cow Named Horse.”
Read MoreLily Jessen, age 15 of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is the grand prize winner of The Telling Room's 17th Annual Statewide Writing Contest!
Read MoreCheck out the February issue of Down East Magazine to read their profile on Telling Room Executive Director Kristina Powell and find out why the Portland Public Library’s atrium is one of her favorite places in Maine.
Read MoreA tenth grader rolls her eyes at Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in an English class on the eve of the end of the world. A hunting party of teenagers braves the perilous Canadian desert in search of food. A robotic entity surfaces longingly from degraded ocean waters it was created to clean up. A girl whose family was displaced to Ohio by a hurricane returns to an all but deserted Casco Bay.
Read MoreLeela Marie Hidier was chosen to speak at the first Girls Leading Change event in October.
Read More“With our newly launched three-year strategic plan [entitled] 'Reading Ahead,' we’re strengthening how we elevate youth voices through our partnerships with alumni, schools, libraries, and other organizations.” — Executive Director Kristina Powell
Read MoreOur hearts are with the many families impacted by last week’s events in Lewiston, which have been felt in every corner of our State.
Read MoreA Maine teen from Yarmouth is among a handful of young women who were honored at the White House Wednesday as part of the International Day of the Girl.
Read MoreLeela Marie Hidier is one of 15 young women leaders being celebrated Wednesday,
Read MoreLeela Marie Hidier, 18, was one of 15 young women honored at the White House on Wednesday for their advocacy work.
Read MoreLeela Marie Hidier, 18, is a climate social justice advocate and author of an award-winning debut novel, 'Changes in the Weather.'
Read MoreTelling Room author and alum Leela Marie Hidier is among 15 young women honored by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the White House on International Day of the Girl.
Read More“I am grateful for Anya’s patience, steadfast commitment and perspective-taking in her service and tenure as President. On behalf of The Telling Room’s staff, students, and board, we would like to share our deep gratitude towards Anya for everything.“
Read MoreThe Telling Room is delighted to welcome two new members to the Board of Directors this summer, and to announce new officers to the Board’s leadership team.
Read MoreThe Telling Room is delighted to launch a new publications partnership with Pink Eraser Press, an editorial company founded and owned by long-time Telling Room staff member, Molly McGrath.
Read More"I’m excited for the next generation’s ideas and I hope future publications continue to come from what the youth authors and editors want to see and read."
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