Stanisław Dovganyuk

I’m Stanisław, a 14-year-old writer and poet from Poland. Writing is a really important part of my life, because it’s the best way I know how to say what I feel and what I think. I like making poems and texts that feel honest, personal, and real, not overly fancy or fake. For me, writing is not just something I do for fun. It’s a huge part of who I am. I was born without vocal folds, so I can’t make vocal sounds. That means writing is how I communicate most clearly and how I share things I can’t say out loud. It gives me a voice in a different way, and it helps me connect with other people even when speaking isn’t possible for me. I really value that, because it makes writing feel even more important. A lot of my poems and writing come from my own life. I’ve been through foster care and adoption, and those things shaped me a lot. I don’t hide that part of my story, because it’s part of me, and I think it helps people understand where my writing comes from. I like when my words feel honest, because I think that makes them mean more. Besides writing, I also like drawing, art, and making things look nice and feel like me. I care a lot about details and about having my own style. I’m interested in fashion, photography, design, and other creative stuff too, but writing and poetry are still the biggest thing for me. I want my work to feel like something real people can connect with. I like writing about feelings, life, and the little things that matter more than people sometimes notice. I hope my writing shows that even if someone is quiet, different, or has a hard story, they can still make something beautiful and worth reading.