Anthologies

Every anthology is filled with essays, poems, comics and stories from the young writers and artists of upper Manhattan. Purchase them online from Word Up Community Bookshop, or in person at Buunni Coffee, and Dutch Baby Bakery.

Guaranteed to give you all the feels, every book sold supports our Pay-What-You-Can Tuition Policy, helping Uptown Stories provide space for all children from our economically diverse neighborhood.

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High School Admissions Essay Workshop

DOES YOUR 8TH GRADER NEED HELP WITH THEIR ISAAGNY AND SCREENED PUBLIC SCHOOLS ESSAY?

Uptown Stories is offering a community small-group essay writing workshop. During this session, students will make as much progress in their writing process as they can, choosing their topic, brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing their personal essays.

There will be a maximum of 18 students and tuition is just $25. We look forward to working with your children on this important piece of writing!

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I would not be the writer I am today without Uptown Stories.

Elias

Alumnus

The quality of teaching is superb. The teachers have the chance to get to know each child, and due to the small class size, the feedback is very specific. Also, witnessing the other children critique the writing is remarkable - the children are kind and respectful, but very honest.

Lori

Parent

I really appreciate the fact that every every student has a voice in their class. They trust each other and they listen to each other. All of this is happening because Uptown Stories has created a community of learners where everyone learns from each other.

Nina

Parent

Writing used to be something that was just work; something we have to do at school. However, now it's a way for me to express different things, and it's much more enjoyable now that there is a place where everyone has the same passion for writing that I do.

Anna

Student

My daughter takes her writing seriously because Uptown Stories takes her seriously.

Kimberly

Parent

Being able to expand my mind in a loving and supportive environment has shaped my mind in so many wonderful ways, and I'm eternally grateful for it. I've come a long way, and it's all thanks to the community at Uptown Stories.

Susannah

Student

I feel like if I hadn't taken Girls Rising, I wouldn't have become a better writer, and I wouldn't have met some friends who have changed my life.

Xanthe

Student

My daughter’s writing has improved tremendously. She loves writing now. She can sit for hours and let her imagination fly.

Annie

Parent

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