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StudioSTL is a St. Louis based non-profit that aims to develop writing skills in youth aged 6–18. ==Background== Modeled after Dave Eggers' 826 Valencia in San Francisco, StudioSTL was formed in 2005 by seven St. Louis area professionals: Pam Bliss, Elizabeth Ketcher, Cherlyn Michaels, John Pankey, Rachel Rowe, Suzie Schmidt and Erik Smetana. It is led by founding board member and current executive director Elizabeth Ketcher.〔(StudioSTL History )〕 StudioSTL consists of a writing studio, a loyal volunteer base, and collaborative partnerships. The non-profit brings together authors, educators and artists with youth ages 6–18 to develop writing skills to be used in life, work, and school. StudioSTL bases their programs on the belief that a literary toolbox and writing skills are indispensable lifelong gifts.〔(About StudioSTL )〕 In 2008, StudioSTL entered the Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition at Washington University in St. Louis. The 8-month long competition is sponsored by Wash U's Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. After competing in several rounds with 24 other teams, StudioSTL won the $35,000 YouthBridge Award. This milestone enables StudioSTL to put their plans to grow into action.〔(Napier, Terri, ''Teaming Up to Help Urban Teens'', Washington University in St. Louis Magazine, Helping Hands Published Fall 2008, Accessed July 2009 )〕 The written works of the StudioSTL young authors are published as books through the organization's established publishing enterprise. The revenue earned from the sale of the publications funds additional youth writing programs. Through helping St. Louis-area youth express themselves through writing, StudioSTL has earned a reputation as a leader in writers' programs locally and nationally.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「StudioSTL」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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