BABEL Student Reading Group: Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warm of Other Suns”
Join us for a reading group centered around BABEL author Isabell Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns, facilitated by retired English teacher Kerry Reynolds. ...
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | FREE
Unless noted in the description, all JBWC youth workshops are currently hybrid (held in-person & virtually via Zoom), aimed at young writers aged 12–18, and limited to 10 participants.
*ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: Writers are welcome to participate with OR without video and audio during any of our virtual sessions. If you have any questions/issues accessing any of these opportunities, please let us know and we will work with you to make sure you can participate.
Virtual Writing Feedback: No ZOOM Required
JBWC staff and volunteers would love to read what you’ve been writing.
We can provide feedback, help you brainstorm/troubleshoot, or connect you with writing resources and publishing opportunities. Generally, we offer this through email and Google docs, but we are happy to adjust to fit your needs. To get started, email the Writing Center at jbwc@justbuffalo.org.
March 2023
April 2023
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
BABEL Student Reading Group: Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warm of Other Suns”
Join us for a reading group centered around BABEL author Isabell Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns, facilitated by retired English teacher Kerry Reynolds. ...
Open Mic (in-person)
Just Buffalo Writing Center invites all young writers & artists (ages 12-18) to join us for the JBWC Open Mic! Held every other month, this open mic is especially for wordy creators: poets/spoken word artists, storytellers, playwrights, comic artists, orators, and songwriters. All artforms are welcome. Come to perform or to simply be inspired by your talented peers. ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
BABEL Student Reading Group: Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warm of Other Suns”
Join us for a reading group centered around BABEL author Isabell Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns, facilitated by retired English teacher Kerry Reynolds. ...
Let’s Make a Zine Together w/ Rachel Shelton of Mirabo Press (in-person)
During this workshop, Rachel Shelton of Mirabo Press will teach us zine & print-making techniques that we’ll use to make a zine together! This zine will pay homage to our concepts of home, the plants that surround us, and will draw inspiration from the poet Emily Dickinson’s process of writing on envelope scraps. BYOLAE! (Bring Your Own Leaves And Envelopes!) If you want. Or we’ll have some on hand for you to use. ...
Lit Mag Round Table (in-person)
A round table discussion on the production, design, and systems involved in publishing a literary magazine. Participants will learn tips and tricks from local and national publishers and editors on how to create a beautifully designed and sustainable lit mag based on any funding stream. ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
BABEL Student Reading Group: Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warm of Other Suns”
Join us for a reading group centered around BABEL author Isabell Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns, facilitated by retired English teacher Kerry Reynolds. ...
May 2023
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
JBWC Youth Fellowship Workshop w/ 2022 Fellows Angelina Tang & Liam Cobb (hybrid)
Curious about the JBWC Youth Fellowship? During this workshop, we’ll meet with last year’s fellows, Angelina & Liam, to hear about their projects and fellowship experiences. We’ll write inspired by prompts the Fellows provide, and invite you to start brainstorming your own imagined fellowship project! ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
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Where?
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
When?
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Who?
All workshops are FREE, aimed at young writers aged 12–18, and limited to 10 participants.