Young Chicago Authors
June 19th, 2007Young Chicago Authors (YCA) “encourages self-expression and literacy through creative writing, performance and publication. YCA provides student-centered, artist-led workshops free to youth ages 13-19 in schools and communities.”
- Saturday Writing Program
A 3-year writing workshop series - GirlSpeak
Enlightens young women about self-love, healthy lifestyles, activism through art and awareness of the world around them. - Say What Magazine
Chicago’s premier youth writing publication with over 20,000 readers - Watch the Steps Press
Two trimester magazines and an end-of-year anthology - Louder than a Bomb
Six-day poetry slam, workshops and panel discussions
“Over 400 participants representing over 50 schools and community organizations” - WordPlay
Chicago’s longest running teen-oriented weekly open mic
Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.
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