Welcome to HALL PASS: The Official Podcast of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. This show will encompass a series of interviews about how art, writing, and creativity have shaped the lives and careers of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards alumni.

In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of fighting perfectionism and knowing when to complete a project, taking inspiration from your creative idols without compromising your individuality, and finding your voice in the work you admire.

Guests:

(3:00): Sarah Nerboso is a 1999 Scholastic Awards alumna and screenwriter, currently writing on HBO Max’s Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai. After graduating with an M.F.A. in Film from Columbia University, this guest has written for a variety of animated shows, including Nick Jr’s Nella the Princess Knight, Apple TV’s Doug Unplugs, Imagine’s Tiny Chef, as well as several not-yet-announced upcoming projects.

• https://www.instagram.com/nerbosowriterofworlds/
• https://www.max.com/shows/gremlins-secrets-of-the-mogwai/40451920-1f13-444c-90cd-02bb28a22532

(17:05): Ashley Binstock is a 2022 gold medal portfolio winner in writing. This talented young writer wrote a collection of works that highlighted the underlying issues and topics stirred up by the pandemic. Today, she is a student at the University of St. Thomas studying environmental science and creative writing.

• https://www.instagram.com/ashley.binstock/
• https://www.flipsnack.com/artandwriting/ashley-binstock-award-winning-work/full-view.html

(36:08): Lily Arnold is a 2022 gold medal portfolio award winner in Mixed Media and Printmaking. This guest’s art centers on her Asian American identity as an adoptee growing up in predominantly white spaces. Today, she is a fashion major at Savannah College of Art and Design.

• https://lilygarnold43.wixsite.com/lily-arnold
• https://www.flipsnack.com/artandwriting/lily-arnold-award-winning-work/full-view.html

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