Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

As a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and care for our community, Just Buffalo Literary Center has postponed a number of events, and we will follow the guidance of Buffalo Public Schools in terms of Just Buffalo Writing Center programming.

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In-School Programming & Field Trips

Just Buffalo Literary Center has led the way for literary arts education in Western New York. One of Just Buffaloโ€™s greatest strengths is our ability to reach students of all ages and abilitiesโ€”gifted and talented, at-risk, or special needsโ€”and weโ€™re proud to work with public, private, Catholic, and charter schools, as well as community centers throughout Western New York.

Recognized by a New York State Governorโ€™s Arts Award and a Buffalo Alliance for Education Award

Writing Programs

Each of our writing programs is custom-designed in partnership with teachers and administrators.

Writer in Residence Program

Writer-in-Residence

Professional writers join students in the classroom for custom-designed, theme-based residencies, complementing the school curriculum and supporting Common Core Learning Standards.

bookmaking

Bookmaking

Foster a love of the written word from the inside out by learning how to make a book, from book binding to printing techniques.

Open Mic at the JBWC

Monologues & Dialogues

Discover your voice through creative writing and performance as you learn how to write a play.

Write to Realize

Write to Realize

Learn how to face your future and stand out in a crowd through creative college essays.

Field Trip to the Just Buffalo Writing Center

Field Trips

Just Buffalo also welcomes schools, educators, organizations, and groups to visit our Writing Center for a custom-designed creative writing experience.

Contact JBWC to Get Started

To bring Just Buffaloโ€™s award-winning writing programs to your school or coordinate a field trip, fill out the form below to let us know of your interest. For more information, contact Robin Jordan, Writing Center Director by phone at (716) 861-9091 or by e-mail at rjordan@justbuffalo.org. We will get back to you in a timely fashion to discuss future opportunities.