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The Wave
The Wave is where all aspects of Next Wave come together to form one community. Dive into a collection of features, submissions, updates, resources and more.
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language arts by Riley H
I love learning new words they give me an invigorating feeling let me provide every single detail to why my life has its meaning Now, big...
2 days ago1 min read
looking down by Riley H
I don’t look down on you because you struggled I’m ashamed that you think I ever would I don’t resent who you are as I see you I resent...
6 days ago2 min read


HALF SAILED by Royce Hall (Series Script)
HALF SAILED is a coming-of-age series set at an arts university that features a representation of myself as the main character, a...
6 days ago2 min read


THE RENAISSANCE OF FUN UNAPOLOGETICALLY “BLACK” MUSIC by Royce Hall
My favorite kind of music or media in general are the ones I can have fun with, the ones that I can dance or vibe out to, the ones that...
6 days ago4 min read
Arts or Crafts? How to Tell Where You Shine
Some creators thrive on emotion, imagination, and self-expression. Others find their spark in strategy, problem-solving, and building...
Aug 112 min read
The First Wave: Next Wave's First Seven Features of Creative Teens
The first wave has officially arrived. These seven incredible teens are shaping the future of art, culture, and more—and this is just the...
Aug 105 min read
What to Expect At Next Wave
A Space for the Arts and the Crafts There are two core sections of Next Wave: The Arts and The Crafts. The Arts is where creativity...
Aug 72 min read
Welcome to Next Wave: Made By a Teen, For Teens
A message from the founder When I first had the idea for Next Wave, I was sitting at my desk doing my homework, and it didn't really...
Aug 73 min read
Submissions Are Now Open. Here's What You Need to Know.
You’ve been working hard on something amazing. Maybe it’s a painting you’ve poured weeks into, a poem you wrote that just stuck, or a big...
Aug 52 min read
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