Monday, October 19, 2009

CPL Workshops for Young Writers


Kevin Coval Teen Poetry Writing Workshop

Date: Thursday, October 29th
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location:
Harold Washington Library Center
YOUmedia
400 S. State Street
60605
Program: CityVerse

About this event:

A short, entertaining performance of poems followed by an hour-long workshop [of writing exercises] intended to give writers confidence to tell their own stories and add to or begin their own portfolios.

Selected readings will include the topics of hip-hop, love and urban living, love of Chicago, coming of age and Jewish identity.






Teen Urban Haiku and Renga Poetry Workshop with Regina Harris Baiocchi

Date: Tue. November 10, 2009
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Location:
Whitney M. Young, Jr.
7901 S. King Drive
60619

Program: CityVerse

About this event:
Regina Harris Baiocchi will lead a poetry workshop that includes writing urban haiku and renga. Participants are invited to read one poem up to two minutes long during the open microphone. Teens ages 13 and up are welcome to participate!

Phone: 312-747-0039

Registration:
Registration is preferred but not required. Please call or stop by if you would like to reserve a spot!