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

    Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 or Virtually 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 …