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ALVS: Your Literary Adventure to the South Starts Here
Join an international community of young people who love reading and writing. If you’re between 16 and 30, connect with friends from Haiti, Brazil, the U.S., and France—without even leaving home!
Meet Your COLLI
5 Young People, 4 Countries
Your COLLI (International Readers’ Community) is waiting for you: Haiti, Brazil, the U.S., France.
Multilingual exchanges
Chat in French, Creole, Portuguese, or English—whatever feels right for you..
Real connections
Build lasting friendships across borders with kind, regular exchanges.
Your creative missions
01
Monthly letters
Share your daily life, thoughts, and discoveries with your COLLI. Your style, your pace! (At least one letter per month.)
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Shared reads
Two books every two months: one author from the Global South, plus one work by Annie Ernaux to discover together.
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Original creations
Write texts inspired by your life, emotions, and dreams. Let your imagination flow!
Whether you’re typing on your phone on the bus or on your laptop at home, ALVS fits your lifestyle.
🎧 Share Your Voice With the World
Bring your creations to life! Record your texts and contribute to Drop Asso audioguides, a platform that amplifies young voices worldwide.

Your impact: Your stories and reflections will reach thousands and add to the richness of global francophone culture..
Why Join ALVS ?
Travel without borders
Explore the world from your couch—an authentic international experience, no passport required.
Boost your creativity
Grow your unique writing style with support from published writers and your COLLI.
Cultural exchange
Discover traditions, languages, and perspectives from young people across the globe.
Five Rivers Prize
Your COLLI could win recognition for your collective creativity and commitment !
Outstanding Support
Inspiring mentors
Learn from Haitian, Brazilian, and other international authors whose experiences will spark your creativity.
Dynamic workshops
Join online and in-person sessions to sharpen your writing and explore new techniques.
International network
Be part of a motivated community that’s reinventing how we read, write, and share in the digital age.
Your Simple Commitment
1
Bimonthly reading
Two books every two months: one from the Global South, plus Annie Ernaux to dive into contemporary French lit.
2
Monthly letter
At least one letter to your COLLI—write whenever, however, in any format you like.
3
Active kindness
Bring respect and openness to every exchange. Your positive energy makes the whole group stronger.
Flexible and adaptable to your lifestyle—whether you’re in high school, college, or working !
How to Apply ?
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September 2025
Applications open soon—the online form will be available !
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Application deadline
November 25, 2025, 1 p.m. (local time).
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Selection
Be part of a group of 70 international young leaders!
20 spots reserved for youth from Plaine Commune
10 each for Strasbourg, Normandy, Brazil, Haiti, and the U.S. !

Limited spots—apply early! Applications reviewed in the order received.
Your Story Awaits
ALVS isn’t just a project—it’s a journey of words, voices, and friendships that change lives. Your experiences, dreams, and creations matter.
Join us to help shape the future of international francophone literature. Your chapter starts now!
« Come write tomorrow’s literary adventure with us !»