Our Supporters
We couldn't do it without you!
We are a small but mighty force of teachers and artists, who are here for the sole purpose of giving young people a way to tell their stories, whatever form that takes. Writing can free your soul or a nation, help your heart heal or the world grow, or reveal who you really are or want to be.
Every organization and individual listed here understands the importance of creative writing and why supporting Uptown Stories is vital to our young writers, and the community of upper Manhattan. Thank you for supporting us – we couldn’t do it without you!
Major Funders
Discretionary Funding Carmen De La Rosa
Elias
Alumnus
Kayla
Student
Joseph
Student
Gerry
Parent
Lori
Parent
Xanthe
Student
Graydon
Alumnus
Tallulah
Student
Ready to Join a Workshop?
Girls, it's time. Time to be smart, time to be creative, time to let your voice be heard! Every girl has a story that she needs to shout from the mountain tops—that includes you. Come write, discuss, and revel in what you love, in what inspires you, and discover how you're going to change in the world. During this girls-only writing intensive, you'll get energized by a few lady rebels from history, and be surrounded by girls who are ready to take on the world, just like you. Class will enjoy field trips to the Met Cloisters, The Met Fifth Ave, the Whitney Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art.
Any and all kinds of writing are welcome - from real-life to poems to fiction - you just need bring the unique girl you are. All awesome girls (and those who self-identify as a girl) should apply NOW! Space is limited.
Interested girls should complete this registration in order to be considered for a spot in the Girls Rising Winter 2024 workshop series.
In order to be eligible to apply, you must…
· Be a girl or self-identify as a girl
· Be currently in High School (grades 9–12)
· Be interested in writing and self-expression
Upon successful completion of the sessions, all participants will receive a $20 stipend for each class attended.
If selected, you will need to become a member of the Uptown Hub. If you are already a member, great! If not, you will be asked to enroll during your first week.
Registration is rolling and will remain open until the workshop is full or the class begins. Applicants may be contacted for an interview.
Once registered for the workshop, your guardian will be emailed at the email address provided to sign a permission slip electronically.
There’s always more to learn, fiction writers! Come build on the skills you’ve already got, and dig deeper into the qualities that give all the best stories that extra POP.
Whichever genre of fiction you prefer (historical, fantasy, realistic, etc.) is welcome! We’ll focus on the fine details that will take your writing from good to great: natural, character-driven dialogue; proper pacing; inciting incidents; raising the stakes; plot-twists; and, of course, the art of the satisfying ending. We’ll look to our favorite fiction writers for inspiration, and discover new works worthy of your attention.
This workshop is for students who are familiar with the basics of fiction writing, and who would like to grow as writers.
Embark on a poetic journey where nature becomes our muse! Join our vibrant group of young poets as we venture out into upper Manhattan’s flourishing summer landscapes and find poetry in the world around us. As we write and read poetic verse we’ll discover what’s beneath every rock, leaf, and flower, open ourselves up to all of our senses, and use what we find around us to create drawings, fairy dwellings, pocket pals, and whatever calls our imaginations. Join the poetic adventurers for one week of local field trips in Washington Heights that will deepen your connection with nature and inspire journals filled with artistic creations! Enter the magical worlds waiting just around the corner.