Releasing June 23, 2026
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A new generation is writing its way forward.
The first Young Poets Anthology brings together powerful, original work from writers under 21 across the globe, each exploring the theme of hope in bold and unexpected ways. As one of the inaugural titles from 1455 books, this collection reflects a commitment to accessibility, authenticity, and the future of literary culture.
Featuring poets ranging from ages 10 through 21, these diverse voices grapple with the world as it is, and imagine a better future. These poems question what hope means in 2026, what it will mean in a year, or one hundred years. Where can hope be found? How can it be nurtured or repaired? These poets express uncertainty, confidence, resilience, and renewal, offering deeply personal reflections about holding on to hope, encouraging it in our communities, and using creativity and empathy to sustain it. In the spirit of Emily Dickinson’s image of hope as “the thing with feathers,” this anthology invites readers to consider their own definitions, and to witness how a new generation gives voice to possibility.
Unflinching, searching, and alive—these poems redefine hope for a new generation.
Unflinching, searching, and alive—these poems redefine hope for a new generation.
The Young Poets Anthology is not simply a collection of extraordinary poems—it’s a living document to the power of young voices. In a changing world filled with uncertainty, these writers provide clarity and courage, and occasionally articulate new ways to see a future that’s at once inclusive and filled with opportunity. This work will endure as a snapshot of today’s realities, and a blueprint for ways we might move forward with purpose and peace. This book seeks to amplify myriad perspectives, connect readers across cultures, and serve notice that the next generation of literature is not only here now, but ready to help and inspire us.
Meet the Poets
Blake Seferian
Age: 10
Bea Townsend
Age: 11
Elliotte Seferian
Age: 13
Apple Wang
Age: 13
Alexis Wu
Age: 13
Emily Yang
Age: 13
Ananya Andra
Age: 14
Kaileigh Cesaire
Age: 14
Danni Dickerson
Age: 14
Bella Frisbie
Age: 14
Anish Gajendran
Age: 14
Eden Hitchcock
Age: 14
Rohan Mahapatra
Age: 14
Reachell Quiroz Rodriguez
Age: 14
Allison Rodriguez
Age: 14
Presley Rogers
Age: 14
Juliette Anderson
Age: 15
Olivia Conklin
Age: 15
Annabella Graffius
Age: 15
Evie Halloran
Age: 15
Adel Kandil
Age: 15
Polina Korobitsyna
Age: 15
Juliana Pan
Age: 15
Leena Rajkotia
Age: 15
Indira Raparthi
Age: 15
Austen Smith
Age: 15
Alma Adi
Age: 16
Marin Brittingham
Age: 16
Heavenli Burley
Age: 16
Noah Casteel
Age: 16
Emily Cheah
Age: 16
Lauren Cho
Age: 16
Alex Hembree-Padgett
Age: 16
N.E Kiullczar
Age: 16
Eryna Le
Age: 16
Kristen Lee
Age: 16
Reese Lesage
Age: 16
Claire Li
Age: 16
Carly Mathas
Age: 16
Maia Mohsen
Age: 16
Gulsa Nem
Age: 16
Bruno Shapiro
Age: 16
Dave Thompson
Age: 16
Katherine Villalobos
Age: 16
Mariya Williams
Age: 16
Chloe Zhang
Age: 16
Keira Battista
Age: 17
Alex Bigsby
Age: 17
Noah Bowman
Age: 17
Mailynn Debouse
Age: 17
Victoria Deckard
Age: 17
Geneviève Eddins
Age: 17
Uri gresham
Age: 17
Chelsea Guo
Age: 17
Hunter Guthrie
Age: 17
Alejandra Guzman
Age: 17
Hanna Han
Age: 17
Aden Hwang
Age: 17
Katie Kim
Age: 17
Jiyoo Kim-Jung
Age: 17
Ava Leger
Age: 17
Jashmitha M
Age: 17
Tigran Paranyan
Age: 17
Rishika Sharma
Age: 17
Hana Tsai
Age: 17
Teddy Waddington
Age: 17
Yan Zhang
Age: 17
Megan Francis
Age: 18
Ellen Gallagher
Age: 18
Lilyanna Gonnoud
Age: 18
Cameron Guider
Age: 18
Ahja Hawkins
Age: 18
Felice Li
Age: 18
Ruchel Limbos
Age: 18
Laney McDonald
Age: 18
Honora Muratori
Age: 18
Sonali Angelica Sathish
Age: 18
Anastasia Smith
Age: 18
Kirsten Trihy
Age: 18
Serafima Tucker
Age: 18
Keira VanDerBeck
Age: 18
Ariel Zhang
Age: 18
Chelsea Zhu
Age: 18
Phoebe Zivkovich
Age: 18
Moira Amelotte
Age: 19
Emilee Farmer
Age: 19
Catherine Foster
Age: 19
Maddy Joy Richardson
Age: 19
Isabel Salyers
Age: 19
Basil Valchine
Age: 19
Chenyue Wang
Age: 19
Judah Wanner
Age: 19
Taylor Zhang
Age: 19
Abigail Zheng
Age: 19
Alissa Berrie
Age: 20
Gianna Casanova
Age: 20
Riley Dunbar
Age: 20
Faith Fischer
Age: 20
Hope Gramm
Age: 20
Andrew McKee
Age: 20
Naina Mishra
Age: 20
Anastasia Bianchi
Age: 21
Molly Cashman
Age: 21
Rebecca Packard
Age: 21
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Explore our legacy of publishing young voices
For five years, 1455 championed emerging voices through the annual Young Poets Contest publishing winners in a special edition of our literary e-magazine Movable Type. The new Young Poets Anthology builds on that foundation — and takes it to the next level. Moving from a digital magazine to a professionally published book is a significant step for these writers: it not only validates their talent but also places their work on bookshelves, into classrooms, and into the hands of readers around the world.
Watch the 2022 Young Poet Winners Reading
The winning poets took the virtual stage during 1455’s 2022 StoryFest, captivating 1,000+ attendees with courage, originality, and heart.
Read the Young Poets Edition of Movable Type
Before the anthology, 1455 celebrated young writers through its ezine Movable Type, where they featured contest winners poems.
Watch the 2023 Young Poet Winners Reading
1455 continued to uplift emerging writers in 2023, inviting the next generation of poets to showcasing their winning work.
More Young Poet Winners Featured in Movable Type
Movable Type Issue 16 featured young poets alongside established poets—showcasing inspiring voices of all ages.
Support Young Poets
Your donation supports free submissions, mentorship, and publication opportunities for young writers. Every dollar helps us put their voices into print and into the world.