Bloom Creatives
Write. Create. Impact.
Crafting stories, shaping voices
Fruit of May is a magazine dedicated to culture, identity, and narrative journalism.
From this foundation, we created Bloom Youth Press, a youth journalism division designed to train the next generation of writers through real reporting and publication.
Bloom Youth Press gives students hands-on experience in:
Interviewing real people
Writing feature and profile stories
Learning editorial structure
Publishing their work in a professional digital magazine environment
Led by a Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism alum with professional newsroom experience, a background in publishing, and experience as a college professor, the program bridges professional journalism practice with youth storytelling education.
Students do more than learn how to write. They become published young journalists. Through the program, students learn real reporting skills, conduct interviews, and publish their own work on Fruit of May’s online youth magazine platform.
The summer cohort of Bloom Youth Press will run for four weeks, beginning Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Classes meet twice per week in person in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sessions are held in the early evening to accommodate school schedules.
Meeting Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location: In-person (Charlotte, NC) — specific location details will be provided upon acceptance
Program Start Date: Cohort 1— July 14, 2026
Consulting & Mentorship
Bloom Youth Press also offers consulting and mentorship for educators, schools, and organizations looking to build youth journalism and storytelling programs.
Services include:
Youth journalism curriculum development
Student publication setup
Program structure and implementation
Educator mentorship
Email hello@fruitofmay.com for consulting or mentorship inquiries.
Bloom Youth Press: Youth Journalism Program
Program Overview
Bloom Youth Press is a hands-on journalism program designed to give students real-world experience in reporting, writing, and publishing. This is more than a traditional writing class—students learn how professional journalists develop stories and share them with readers. Fruit of May (FOM) is the umbrella organization that brings together all of our programs and creative initiatives.
Under Fruit of May, there are several branches that focus on different areas of storytelling and creative development: Bloom Creatives, Bloom Talks, Bloom Reads, and Bloom Sessions.
Bloom Youth Press is a program within Bloom Creatives, focused specifically on youth journalism. Through this program, students learn how to report, write, and publish real stories in a professional magazine environment.
Students will learn how to:
Report real stories
Conduct interviews
Write feature and profile articles
Revise and edit like journalists
Publish their work on a youth magazine platform
By the end of the program, students will leave with published work and a strong writing portfolio.
What Students Gain
✔ 2–3 published articles
✔ Real interview experience
✔ Increased confidence in writing, communication, and self-expression
✔ Stronger critical thinking skills through reporting, research, and storytelling
✔ A professional student portfolio
✔ Publication in Bloom Youth Press, the youth edition of Fruit of May
Who This Program Is For
This program is ideal for students who:
Enjoy writing or storytelling
Want real-world experience
Are interested in journalism, media, or communications
Want to build a portfolio for school, scholarships, or college applications
No prior experience is required.
Enrollment & Tuition
Founding Cohort tuition is $450 per student.
Tuition includes 8 in-person sessions, journalism and writing instruction, interview training, editing feedback, publication in Bloom Youth Press, and a final writing portfolio. Tuition is structured to cover instructional time, materials, publication support, and program operations, ensuring a high-quality small-group experience.
Limited Enrollment
Each cohort is intentionally small to provide personalized feedback, strong writing development, and high publication standards. Cohort sizes are limited to maintain quality.
Admissions Process
Apply online to be considered for enrollment. Applications are reviewed based on fit and space availability. Accepted students will receive an enrollment confirmation. A seat is officially secured once payment is completed.
Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Spaces are limited and filled as students are accepted and enrolled.
Step 1: Apply
Submit your application online.
Step 2: Review
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Step 3: Acceptance
If accepted, families receive an enrollment confirmation and program details.
Step 4: Payment
A student’s spot is only secured once payment is completed.
Step 5: Program Start
Attend your first session and begin the program on your scheduled start date.
Waitlist
If a cohort is full, applicants may be placed on the waitlist and contacted first when the next spot becomes available.