K & 1st Grade: Food, Family, and Culture

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

Drawing on our personal histories, we’ll write about the foods that have a special place on our palates.  Whether they hold the keys to our hearts or we can’t be in the same room as them, we’ll get excited to 

Volunteer Orientation — November

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

Start a new chapter by volunteering with RAWK! Learn about what we do, how we do it, and exactly how we could use your skills.   Register Now

2nd & 3rd Grade: Science Fact and Fiction

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

Using properties of science taught at the 2nd & 3rd grade levels, we’ll write stories that explore scientific experiments, discoveries, advancements, opportunities, and mishaps. Register Now

Last Saturdays DROP-IN STUDIO

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

The Last Saturday of each month from 11am–2pm, Middle School & High School aged students are invited to Drop-In Studio time to work on writing projects and earn print credits to publish their work! Writing and ‘Zine Making supplies will 

Volunteer Orientation — December

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

Start a new chapter by volunteering with RAWK! Learn about what we do, how we do it, and exactly how we could use your skills. Register Now

4th & 5th Grade: Travel Photo Narratives

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

Students will first learn about the basics of digital and smartphone photography, visual storytelling, and travel writing, followed by a street photography excursion through the Vine neighborhood.  During the latter half of the workshop, students will choose a series of 

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade: Zine Workshop

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

Students will be introduced to the world of self-published fanzines motivated by the writers’ desire to share information, ideas, musings, etc. with a wider audience.  Whether it be political views, poetry and personal writing, food and music reviews, zines about 

Volunteer Orientation — February

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

Start a new chapter by volunteering with RAWK! Learn about what we do, how we do it, and exactly how you can use your skills to help celebrate and amplify youth voice. Register Now

Pre-K Thematic Workshop: Words and Images

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

A morning for our youngest RAWKstars to make their own word and picture books with the help of their parent/guardian. Together we’ll ask curious questions, create new worlds, and ponder big ideas. Registration Open Now!

Free

Last Saturdays Drop-In Studio LEAP DAY EDITION!

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

The Last Saturday of each month from 11am–2pm, Middle School & High School aged students are invited to Drop-In Studio time to work on writing projects and earn print credits to publish their work! Writing and ‘Zine Making supplies will 

Last Saturdays Drop-In Studio

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

The Last Saturday of each month from 11am–2pm, Middle School & High School aged students are invited to Drop-In Studio time to work on writing projects and earn print credits to publish their work! Writing and ‘Zine Making supplies will 

2nd & 3rd Grade Workshop: Time and Space Travel Food Reviews

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

Where in the Milky Way is the best cheese pizza?  Has the old dinosaur BBQ joint lost its charm since the Cretaceous period? Create a dining handbook for those eager foodies traveling throughout different histories, galaxies, and alternate dimensions. Registration 

Free

4th & 5th grade Writing Workshop: Dystopian Travelogues

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

Living the post-apocalyptic nomadic dream? Write about the places you’ve visited, the people you’ve met, and the cultures and traditions you’ve experienced during your travels across this eerie but familiar landscape. Registration Opens April 16th!

Free

Virtual Summer Writing Camp – High School

Virtual Summer Writing Camps are here! Each camper will meet virtually with the Camp leader and two assistants (summer interns) daily during one of three 40-minute group sessions. In addition, each camper will have a 20-minute individual session with one 

Virtual Summer Writing Camp – 4th & 5th Grade

Virtual Summer Writing Camps are here! Each camper will meet virtually with the Camp leader and two assistants (summer interns) daily during one of three 40-minute group sessions. In addition, each camper will have a 20-minute individual session with one 

Virtual Summer Writing Camp – 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade

Virtual Summer Writing Camps are here! Each camper will meet virtually with the Camp leader and two assistants (summer interns) daily during one of three 40-minute group sessions. In addition, each camper will have a 20-minute individual session with one 

Rootead Storytelling with Drum & Dance

Virtual - Zoom

Rootead will join RAWK for two special virtual workshops to explore and share the cultural storytelling methods of Traditional West African Drum & Dance! You’ll learn that sharing your story doesn’t have to just mean using your words, sometimes it 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual

The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Zoom

The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of…well, reading and writing together. Youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University 

Virtual Volunteer TRAINING

Virtual - Zoom

Our Volunteer Trainings take an in-depth look at RAWK's values and how we apply them to our work with students. This training is required for Volunteers who work directly with students.   RSVP for your Volunteer Training here: Our Virtual 

Virtual Volunteer TRAINING

Virtual - Zoom

Our Volunteer Trainings take an in-depth look at RAWK's values and how we apply them to our work with students. This training is required for Volunteers who work directly with students.   RSVP for your Volunteer Training here: Our Virtual 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University 

The Poet Speaks Workshop – Middle School

Virtual - Google Meet

RAWK has the privilege of virtually hosting Amanda Eke and her workshop– The Poet Speaks Saturday, January 23rd 10:00am–11:00am - Middle School aged students (9–13 years old) 1:00pm–2:00pm - High School aged students (14–19 years old) "The Poet Speaks" is 

The Poet Speaks Workshop – High School

Virtual - Google Meet

RAWK has the privilege of virtually hosting Amanda Eke and her workshop– The Poet Speaks Saturday, January 23rd 10:00am–11:00am - Middle School aged students (9–13 years old) 1:00pm–2:00pm - High School aged students (14–19 years old) "The Poet Speaks" is 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University 

Middle School Dreaming Workshop – “For Everyone”

Virtual - Google Meet

As Jason Reynolds writes in For Everyone, "Dreams Aren't Reserved for the Creatives" RAWK invites Middle School aged students to join us for an exploration of this visually and verbally dynamic piece of writing from our National Ambassador of Youth 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd (and 4th!) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd (and 4th!) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd (and 4th) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western 

Elementary School Poetry Workshop – Odes: Poems of Praise

Virtual - Google Meet

Elementary school-aged students across Kalamazoo County are invited to join us for a Saturday morning of sharing our love, joy, and praise in the form of ODES! Students will learn more about this poetic form, read a book about the 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd (and 4th) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western 

High School “Our Voices Project” with Public Media Network

Virtual - Google Meet

Join RAWK and Public Media Network for this very special partnership. During the RAWK/PMN journalism Workshop, students will participate in the Our Voices Project to create a collage of youth stories. Students will receive training in journalism and interviewing basics 

RAWK Reads – RAWK The Block!

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

RAWK Reads is our annual celebration of our Summer Writers and the release of our Summer Anthology! We come together to hear these freshly published young writers read their words to their adoring fans and celebrate their accomplishments. This year 

Free

Lunch with Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower – High School aged students

KPL Alma Powell Branch 1000 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Enjoy a free lunch, a free copy of the graphic novel version of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower, and an awesome discussion of the novel!
Part of the Kalamazoo Emergence Program Series initiated by Kalamazoo Nature Center

Read And Write Nights – October

Virtual - Google Meet

The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!