Anthologies

Why should fiction writers have all the fun of building new (or old) realities? In this class, we will use found poetry, black out poems, acrostic poems, character development, respons poems, and more. We will analyze and critique the world we live in and its rules, and then work to construct our own - how we want things to be.

How many ways can we tell a story about ourselves? Through mixed media, drawing, creative writing activities, and collaging, each week we'll explore a new approach to making self-portraits that get to the heart of who we are. We will take inspiration from artists including Frida Kahlo, Faith Ringgold, and Andy Warhol as we dive into rediscovering what makes us unique—our quirks, feelings, interests, dreams, and everything in between. At the end, each of our self-portraits will showcase who we are in a new light. 

Calling all kid-journalists and fiction writers! With a home base at the Cornerstone and an adventure-scape of the entire neighborhood, Our Uptown will be the perfect avenue for diving into our community. In this workshop, we will hone our journalistic skills by interviewing the people who run, work at, and visit our favorite neighborhood spots. Every place has a story, especially in Washington Heights, and we’re eager to learn it! Once our research is complete we’ll write poetry, fiction, and more, inspired by these vibrant visits and interviews. From Buunni Coffee to Oasis Deli, meet people who connect you to our community, feed our souls, and inspire you to write your best work.