“My question… to every one of you between the ages of 12 and 18 is this: Would you like to be a big part of the greatest challenge,
Russell M. Nelson, Hope of Israel, Worldwide Youth Devotional, June 3, 2018
the greatest cause, and the greatest work on earth today?”
Watch the recording of the 2024 Youth Preconference Kick-off below!
You are a creator called to gather!
As young Latter-day Saint influencers, creators, and performers, you have the opportunity to impact the world. Isn’t it time we gave you the tools necessary to increase your following, gather, speak boldly, and testify of Christ using your gifts, talents, and inspired work? Do you want to learn to write, publish, sing, film, create, and reach your goals and dreams?
We believe in your generation. We want to support your dreams.
Here is what Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media & the Arts (LDSPMA) will provide to support your creativity and increase your influence.
- A community of LDSPMA Next Gen creators ages 12 to 26 to connect with
- Networking events with successful authors, performers, and artists
- LDSPMA’s annual conference
- Instructions from bestselling authors, successful musicians and singers, and artists
- Opportunities to pitch your projects to publishers
- Opportunities to pitch your talents to agents
- Mentorship and small-group opportunities
- Year-round virtual and in-person education opportunities
- Awards! Chances to submit work.
- Attend the annual Gala conference weekend
- Learn to influence the world using your talent
- Opportunities to join the LDSPMA Next Gen Advisory Board. Influence our future offerings by sharing your voice
“Our Heavenly Father has reserved many of His most noble spirits—perhaps, I might say, His finest team—for this final phase. Those noble spirits—those finest players, those heroes—are you!”
Russell M. Nelson, Hope of Israel, Worldwide Youth Devotional, June 3, 2018