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What is the MTM Howl?

Transforming middle school creativity into professional publications

The MTM Howl Review is Millennial Tech Middle School’s groundbreaking publishing project that turns student writing and art into a professionally published anthology. Born from the SDUSD PBL Institute in June 2025, this project addresses our essential question: “How can we make written and artistic expression meaningful, affirming, and empowering for our MTM students?”  Through partnerships with industry professionals, our students experience the complete journey from creation to publication, seeing their authentic voices celebrated in print.

opportunities all year

Think of the MTM Howl Blog as your audition stage – submit your best work there first! Just like magazines (called “reviews” in the publishing world) that collect the best writing and art, The MTM Howl Review will feature the most outstanding pieces from our blog. Our student editorial staff will read submissions, select the strongest work, and help polish it for publication. A review is simply a collection of excellent creative work, kind of like a Spotify playlist but for writing and art! Your classroom masterpieces and personal passion projects all have a chance to make it from to our blog and maybe even to the printed book that you’ll hold in your hands and present at Barnes & Noble.

Student Experiences

Comic Con Museum Workshop
Students in Mr. Courtney's 6th grade classes and select students from Mr. B's Specialized production team will learn about the comic making process.
Student Author Night at Barnes and Noble
Published student authors will present their work at a professional author event at Barnes & Noble, complete with readings and book signings.
Grossmont College Publishing Workshop
Students visit Grossmont College to learn from professors who run the Acorn Review literary magazine, discovering how real editors select and publish creative work. This experience directly prepares our student editorial committee to make professional decisions about The MTM Howl Review.
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How do i enter?

Go to the google classroom for Start with the Heart and upload your creation with the Howl Submission Form! It's THAT EASY!