The Sprout

Like the development from feeding leafy spheres to the dog under the table, to that fateful moment when you first choose to buy the Brussels with your own money, Sprout magazine is thoroughly part of the rite of passage of growing up.
Full of discussions about body image, sexuality and school, it is the perfect place for young adults to voice their concerns and opinions with the result being the generation of some rather moving stuff.
Meetings are held in Central Library where free tea and biscuits help generate dynamic discussions about the future of the print publication and the website. Contributors’ opinions are sought at every point, so if you’re in your teens you have the power to make this yours.
Marketed as a magazine written by and for those aged 11 – 25, Sprout is best suited for those 16 and under. Like the toy adverts that use teenagers to make Barbie look cool, Sprout may be over-​stretching the mark here. Nevertheless, if you are a young writer who wants the opportunity to go to events for free and exercise your critical mind, this is an excellent service.
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