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Literary Awards

  • ​​Women & Literacy Award from Tri-County MD Alumnae Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc (2026)

  • Certificate of Recognition for Debut Book, “I Am Not Your Literature,” Prince George’s County Board of Education (2025)

  • Certificate of Congressional Recognition for commitment to civic and community engagement as well as promoting change through the arts (2025)

  • 2024 Youth Poet Laureate of Prince George's County (2024) 

  • Honored at the Maryland General Assembly with Senate Resolution (2024) 

  • Honored with the Unsung Hero Award from Prince George’s County Board of Education (2024) 

  • Honored with the Achievement Award at the PGCPS English Department Celebration (2024)

  • Honored with an official citation by Senator Anthony Muse at his Mid-Session and Legislative Community Event (2024) 

  • First place National Young Master’s 2.0 Competition (Drama), The Links, Incorporated (2024)

  • First place in Regional Young Master’s 2.0 Competition (Drama), The Links, Incorporated (2024)

  • Second place in Society, Incorporated’s Artistic Future: The Showcase at Harmony Hall Regional Center by Harbor City Maryland Chapter (2024) 

  • First place in Regional Young Master's 2.0 Competition (Drama) The Links, Incorporated (2023)

  • First place in National History Day Competition 2022 & Honored on the Senate Floor (2023)

  • Outstanding Student Award – Words Beat and Life Summer Showcase (2021)

I Am Not Your Literature Book Trailer
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Senate Floor Recognition at the Maryland General Assembly
03:31
CTV Interview
02:10
Bowie State University's Martin Luther King Center Ribbon Cutting Performance
09:52
Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage - Words Beats and Life
07:40
"Can You See Me" by  Saniya Pearson | COTTON
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Brave New Voices 2025 Semifinals (Team Washington DC)
02:51
Brave New Voices 2024 Semi Finals (Team Washington DC)
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©2025 by Saniya Pearson

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