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
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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 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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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-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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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
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!
In this writing workshop series youth will discuss and explore our relationships with the natural world.
In solidarity with the Kalamazoo Emergence Program Series initiated by Kalamazoo Nature Center
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!
We’re inviting Kalamazoo County youth in grades 4th–12th to join us for a 4-part workshop series to write, edit, polish, and perform their own monologues inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., our historical struggles for civil rights, and our community MLK Day theme, The time is always right to do what is right.
In this writing workshop series youth will discuss and explore our relationships with the natural world.
In solidarity with the Kalamazoo Emergence Program Series initiated by Kalamazoo Nature Center
Don't miss Art Hop @ RAWK on December 3rd! We are honored to be joined by Denise Miller, artist, poet, playwright, community activist, and so much more! They will share their artwork throughout the evening, with a special performance at …
In this writing workshop series youth will discuss and explore our relationships with the natural world.
In solidarity with the Kalamazoo Emergence Program Series initiated by Kalamazoo Nature Center
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!
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!
Sign up now for Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
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!
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!
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
The RAWK Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of young people dedicated to guiding and advancing the RAWK mission by working directly with our Executive Director, Dr. Kandace Lavender on research and development projects, event planning, and more.
You're invited to RAWK with us at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Everyone is a Member Day!
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM (with the exception of September, when virtual training will take place on Tuesday, September 27). All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
The first Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
The RAWK Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of young people dedicated to guiding and advancing the RAWK mission by working directly with our Executive Director, Dr. Kandace Lavender on research and development projects, event planning, and more.
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM (with the exception of September, when virtual training will take place on Tuesday, September 27). All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). …
Kalamazoo County youth in grades 4th–12th are invited to join us for a virtual workshop series inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., our historical struggles for civil rights, and the powerful tradition of oral storytelling.
Read And Write Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) invite middle school and high school aged students to explore what the Unmasking Masculinity exhibition means to you!
The first Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
The RAWK Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of young people dedicated to guiding and advancing the RAWK mission by working directly with our Executive Director, Dr. Kandace Lavender on research and development projects, event planning, and more.
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM (with the exception of September, when virtual training will take place on Tuesday, September 27). All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
The first Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
The RAWK Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of young people dedicated to guiding and advancing the RAWK mission by working directly with our Executive Director, Dr. Kandace Lavender on research and development projects, event planning, and more.
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM (with the exception of December, when virtual training will take place on Monday, December 19 from 6:00–8:00PM). All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM. All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ Rooms …
The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo, WMU, The Kalamazoo Promise, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo, WMU, The Kalamazoo Promise, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo, WMU, The Kalamazoo Promise, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
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!
The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo, WMU, The Kalamazoo Promise, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM. All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ …
The RAWK Youth Advisory Council will be hosting their final Youth Entrepreneurs Pop Up Shop during the March ArtHop on Friday, March 3rd! The RAWK Storefront and Literacy Center will be open from 5–8pm and filled with young people selling …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
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!
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM. All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ Rooms …
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!
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM. All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ Rooms …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering …
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!
RAWK is teaming up with the Kalamazoo 'Zine Fest to offer a morning of self-publishing fun! Youth of all ages and their families are invited to come learn and create together. Learn what a 'Zine is! Learn some of the …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:00PM–8:00PM. All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ Rooms …
Youth Leadership Camp 2023 will take place Monday, June 26th–Friday, June 30th from 1–5pm daily. Youth will spend the week of June 26th–30th with RAWK Executive Director Dr. Kandace Lavender, focusing on exploring and honing their leadership and writing skills. …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ …
July 10–14 - rising 4th & 5th grade Summer Writing Camp Monday–Friday from 1–5pm daily RAWK’s Summer Writing Camps take a deep dive into exploring and growing the power of each of our beautiful and distinctive voices. Youth will reflect …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ …
July 17–21 - rising 6th, 7th, 8th grade Summer Writing Camp Monday–Friday from 1–5pm daily RAWK’s Summer Writing Camps take a deep dive into exploring and growing the power of each of our beautiful and distinctive voices. Youth will reflect …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ …
July 24–28 - rising 4th & 5th grade Summer Writing Camp Monday–Friday from 1–5pm daily RAWK’s Summer Writing Camps take a deep dive into exploring and growing the power of each of our beautiful and distinctive voices. Youth will reflect …
July 31–August 4 - rising 6th, 7th, 8th grade Summer Writing Camp Monday–Friday from 1–5pm daily RAWK’s Summer Writing Camps take a deep dive into exploring and growing the power of each of our beautiful and distinctive voices. Youth will …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ …
YOU'RE INVITED! RAWK is excited to host our Ten-Year RAWK READS Celebration on Thursday, August 10th 2023 from 5:30-7:30PM in the VNA parking lot behind RAWK. Join us in celebration of YOUTH AUTHORS and the TEN YEAR Anniversary of …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering in our school …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering in our school …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering in our school …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in-person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering in our school programs …
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!
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! In-person Training Sessions are hosted at RAWK’s Literacy Center (802 S. Westnedge Ave.) and Virtual Training Sessions are hosted via Zoom. Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only …
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 October 11th
Calling all Youth Entrepreneurs! Come out and hear about an exciting opportunity for youth entrepreneurs in Kalamazoo.
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend …
RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend …
