NY J01390

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 10, 2026, as Encourage a Young Writer Day in New York State, aligning with National Encourage a Young Writer Day

Aims to inspire young people to develop writing skills and express their ideas through creative writing

Highlights the Academy of Young Writers, a community school at 1065 Elton Street in Brooklyn, which incorporates respect, kindness, safety, and empathy into students' scholastic and creative pursuits

Suggests ways to support young writers including providing journals, offering writing prompts, encouraging reading, and creating young writer's groups

Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Governor Hochul and to the student body, faculty, and staff of The Academy for Young Writers