Young Writers Commentary
The Kenyon Review is best known for its contributions to the literary world as a journal. In recent years, however, KR has endeavored to expand its mission by bringing literature into the lives of young people. As part of this effort, we decided to create a contest for high school sophomores and juniors—an age when the writers of tomorrow are just discovering the meaning of “voice.” In February 2004, the Kenyon Review Poetry Prize for Young Writers was launched. We mailed flyers to high school advisers throughout the country and sent press releases to media outlets and Web sites. Within the month of March, more than 750 young writers submitted their work, some from as far away as South Africa.
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