RAWK ‘N Shop Grand Opening Celebration

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us at RAWK on Saturday, April 27th, between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm to explore our newly remolded storefront and celebrate and support local youth entrepreneurs. Experience our open house style Grand Opening with exciting surprises in store! We 

First Saturdays May Workshop – ‘Zine Making with Kalamazoo Zine Fest

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us for our May First Saturdays workshop in partnership with Kalamazoo Zine Fest! Workshop will be followed by Open Studio Time. First Saturdays are FREE and open to all Middle and High School aged youth in Kalamazoo County.

First Saturdays Open Studio Time

On the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm. FREE and open to all Middle and High school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. One-time registration required.

Read And Write Nights – May 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on April 10th

Youth Leadership Camp 2024

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Facilitated by RAWK Executive Director Dr. Kandace Lavender, RAWK’s Youth Summer Leadership Camp will engage high school-aged youth in deepening their self-understanding to recognize the skills and passion they have to bring to leadership.
Apply by 10am on May 15th!

Summer Writing Camp – Rising 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives 

Summer Writing Camp – Rising 4th & 5th grade

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives 

Summer Writing Camp – Rising 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives 

Summer Writing Camp – Rising 4th & 5th grade

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives