Poetry and Writers’ Workshop

Calling Young Writers: Enjoy the “Phone Book” writing workshop using your phone and social media posts to become authors! Facilitated by: Asadah, Founder of the Soulful Chicago Book Fair

The Woodlawn Community Summit is delighted to announce its Poetry and Writers’ Workshop for students grades 6-12 with special guest Tyehimba Jess, 2017 Pulitzer Poetry Prize Winner and University of Chicago alumnus, on Saturday June 17, 2017 from 8:30am-12:00pm at the lovely University of Chicago, Ida Noyes Hall located at 1212 East 59th Street.

The Poetry and Writers’ Workshop is designed for youth with an interest in writing, poetry and the literary arts. Youth will hear Jess read from his 2017 Pulitzer Prize winning book “Olio” and participate in an engaging and open conversation. Following the reading, youth will participate in a one hour, hands on, writers’ workshop entitled “Phone Book” and facilitated by Asadah Kirkland, Founder of the Soulful Chicago Book Fair.

Be sure to email your RSVP/registration to: woodlawnsummit@gmail.com and include the number of people that will be attending.