Bring the power of the JBWC & creative writing into your classroom!
Each JBWC creative writing program is a unique collaboration with classroom teachers and administrators. Together we design writing exercises that support classroom goals while giving students the freedom to experiment with language, voice, and imagination.
What JBWC In-School Creative Writing Programs Are All About
Our Writers-in-Residence—a group of experienced & talented teaching artists—lead engaging workshops that complement curriculum and foster a love of reading and writing.
For more than 40 years, Just Buffalo has been the spark that lights up classrooms across Western New York. We connect professional writers with K-12 students for unforgettable creative writing adventures. Our Writers in Residence don’t just visit—they help both students and teachers build a vibrant literary culture right inside their classroom.
Learning outcomes include:
- Empower your students to become the authors of their own learning, and drive positive change in their lives and communities
- Challenge your students to analyze deeply, innovate freely, develop their creative voices, and express themselves
- Bring new learning experiences and creative tools to your dedicated educators
- Amplify and celebrate the unique, powerful, and necessary voices of your young people!
Bring the JBWC to Your Afterschool Program
Elevate your afterschool offerings with a professional writer-in-residence from Just Buffalo. From zine-making to “Choose Your Own Adventure” narratives, our site-based programs are designed to support your existing curriculum while providing a space for students to strengthen their writing skills and explore their creative potential.
Get Started with JBWC In-School Creative Writing Programs
Contact us today to learn more & find out why one of JBWC’s award-winning In-School Creative Writing Programs would be perfect for your classroom. Thanks to our incredible team of teaching artists, your group will be inspired, motivated, and able to express themselves more creatively.
- Please submit the form below to begin discussing your JBWC In-School Creative Writing Program
- Questions? Contact Noah Falck at (716) 861-9965 or nfalck@justbuffalo.org
Testimonials from Students & Parents
Other Related JBWC Creative Writing Programs
Along with our afterschool creative writing programs for youth, the JBWC provides adults with space to write, learn, and connect with other writers. The JBWC is also a great resource for encouraging and supporting the teachers and schools in our community.
Creative Writing Programs for Teachers
We at the JBWC believe that teachers are the most passionate, dedicated, and creative people on the planet, and we want to support their creativity. That’s why our creative writing programs offer professional development opportunities just for them.
Field Trips
From wild poems to epic adventures, comics or bookmaking, Just Buffalo provides writers of all ages with the opportunity to explore their creativity in an open, welcoming environment.
BABEL Student Reading Groups
Just Buffalo’s BABEL Student Reading Groups invite curious young readers into the living heart of literature. Led by an English teacher with over 30 years of experience and designed specifically for high school readers, this enrichment program draws inspiration from the books featured in the BABEL Author Series.
Creative Writing Programs for Youth
Our after-school creative writing programs, including all youth writing workshops and other JBWC youth events, are aimed at young writers and have options to join in-person or virtually.
The Latest JBWC News
Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Just Buffalo Writing Center.
Just Buffalo Writing Center Alums Published in New Anthology
Eleven of our JBWC alums are featured in the International Library of Young Authors’ upcoming publication, How Can We Make This World Worth Knowing?
Announcing “In Gratitude”: A City-Wide Practice of Hope
We are thrilled to announce "In Gratitude," a city-wide reading and writing initiative designed to bring our community together. This project invites us all to practice "unabashed gratitude"—a concept inspired by the renowned poet and essayist Ross Gay.
in flux by Sage Enderton
always meeting too late too early
too blonde too much stuff packed
into the back of your car.
Read "in flux" by Sage Endertontoo blonde too much stuff packed
into the back of your car.