CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth is a literary arts organization founded on the belief that kids’ voices matter. Our mission is to help young people develop as writers and amplify their voices through publication.

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Since 2014, CHARM has been celebrating and amplifying youth voices across Baltimore—one story at a time. 🎉 As we approach our 10th anniversary, we’re excited to be back in schools where it all began! This year, students at SIX middle an
Each month, we’re featuring a special poem from our archives that captures the spirit of CHARM’s journey and the voices of our youth editors. This month’s pick: The Moment by Victoria Fowler 🌟. A powerful poem about fighting throug
Last school year, these talented 8th graders from KIPP poured their creativity into their school’s literary magazine—and it shows! 🎨📚✨ These snapshots capture moments from the school’s Literacy Night, where their hard work and pas
Bring the voices of Baltimore’s young writers to your shelves this holiday season! 🎁✨ From inspiring publications like CHARM: Chaos and Out of This World to CHARM-branded water bottles, partnering with us means supporting the next generation o
Some of the CHARM team had the privilege of attending @bcyfund The Gathering event—a day dedicated to fostering collaboration, learning, and celebrating remarkable achievements in youth development! 🎉🤝 We’re proud to be one of the man
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📣 Calling all CHARM Alumni! We’re celebrating 10 years 🎉✨ and want to hear from YOU! If you were part of the Student Editorial Board or Summer Publishing Internship, this survey is for you! 💌 Link in bio. The survey runs through November! T
Celebrating 10 years of CHARM with 10 Poems for 10 Years! Each month, one of our youth editors will share a special poem from our archives, reflecting on its meaning. October’s pick: Daybreak in Baltimore by Aiyana Thomas—a tribute to r
📢 We’re hiring! CHARM is looking for a Publications Coordinator to help guide our amazing Student Editorial Board. If you’re passionate about working with youth and love storytelling, this is the perfect role for you! 🌟 You’ll be
🎉 Meet the 2024-2025 CHARM Student Editorial Board! 📝✨ This talented crew is ready to amplify youth voices, tell powerful stories, and bring fresh perspectives. Stay tuned for their incredible work throughout the year! 🔥 #YouthJournalism #Baltim
“CHARM magazine gave my kids a platform to have their potential realized, to magnify their voices and highlight their words.”
— Kyair Butts, 2019 Baltimore City Teacher of the Year
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Our Impact

CHARM Lit Mag was founded by a group of teachers and their students in 2013, and has since produced 30 publications that feature the poetry, fiction, essays, and artwork students across public schools in Baltimore City. In addition to the magazine, we offer programming for middle and high school students both during and outside of the school day—each seeking to develop, inspire, and amplify student voice.

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Our Numbers

1200 students published

27 print publications; 3 online collections

4 school-based literary magazines

$112,000 paid to young people in wages or stipends

52 youth placed in internships with 12 local publishing or media organizations

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Let’s Connect!

Whether you are a student who wants to submit your writing to our magazine, a teacher or author interested in partnerships, or a supporter wanting to donate time or money to further our mission— we want to hear from you!

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