Young Adult Writers Program (YAWP): Write Yourself Outta That Rut: Poets' Edition

If you call yourself a poet but haven’t written a single word in months, never fear: you are still a poet, and you are not alone! Sometimes, we hit a wall in our projects; other times, our art flies off the table entirely. Join this generative writing session to get re-grounded, revived, and re-inspired. We’ll read/listen to exhilarating pieces by poets such as Fatimah Asghar, Alan Pelaez Lopez, Denice Frohman, Joshua Jennifer Espinoza, Danez Smith, and Rudy Francisco. The instructor will also offer a series of optional writing exercises. Be in community with other poets, remember why you love writing, ask your questions, and get your creative juices flowing. New poets looking to jumpstart their craft are welcome, too! For writers age 13 – 18 ONLY.