Community Conversations

Poetry In Action: Critical Race Theory

Legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, who coined the term Critical Race Theory (CRT), notes that CRT is not a noun, but a verb. Under attack and banned from being taught in some schools, CRT takes center stage in this vital Community Chat where we explore the affects of systemic racism and seek liberation.

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Publishing 360 Workshops

Publishing 360 Workshop | Project Proposal Party!

Curious to see what your fellow members of P360 are up to with their multimedia projects? In this workshop mentees will share their proposals in small groups and get the support they need to propel them across the submission finish line.

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Writing Works Workshops

Writing Works Workshop | The Elegance of Editing with PRH: Polishing Drafts for Publication

Dutton, Putnam, Berkley and Girls Write Now meet for an intergenerational exchange to help teen writers edit their pieces for submission to the Girls Write Now Anthology and beyond! PRH employees—“Mentors for the Day”— help mentees take their drafts to the next level. Employees will answer questions about their professional journeys then work with mentees to strengthen their pieces in small group breakout rooms. Learn how small changes can make a big difference in how your writing is received. Editing is easier...and enjoyable when you have a professional editor by your side!

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Salon Series

Love [Poetry] Galore: Writing Love Poems with Sam Arriozola

Online | Open to all mentees, all mentors and the public

A sonnet is basically a chorus, and Shakespeare was basically a rapper. But Shakespeare's got NOTHING on a SZA and Isaiah Rashad collab. Well, at least that's what our next Friday Night Salon TA and poet, Sam Arriozola, thinks.

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Writing Works Workshops

Craft Workshop | Success At the Job: How to Excel Once You’ve Landed the Role

Online | Open to all mentees and writing Works mentors

Learn how to prepare for your first day, week, month and beyond so that you can put your best foot forward and exceed the company’s expectations. Landing a new role is only half the battle—excelling at a new position takes preparation, reflection, hard work and patience. In this workshop, you will learn how to set goals, prioritize tasks, handle mistakes, communicate professionally and more!

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Community Conversations

Values, Beliefs & Aspirations: Writing Our Personal Manifestos

Online | Open to all mentees, all mentors and the public

What do you believe? Manifestos are proactive pieces of writing that reflect a writer’s or community’s vision, values, and intentions. In this Community Chat, we’re going to explore and discuss manifestos and other calls to action, before writing our own.

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