The Northern Shores Storywork Writing Project, in partnership with the DeVos Art Museum, played a key role in expanding access to the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for Upper Peninsula Michigan students. In its first year as a regional affiliate, the program helped increase submissions from just 8 to over 100, leading to national recognition for two local teens. Berkeley Thompson and Hannah Josefsen earned top honors in writing and art, highlighting the impact of Northern Shores in fostering creative talent in the region.
