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  • Volunteers of RAWK - Read and Write Kalamazoo

    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

  • THEMATIC WORKSHOP Pre-k - Read and Write Kalamazoo

    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 Schedule Read and Write - Read and Write Kalamazoo

    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 Schedule Read and Write - Read and Write Kalamazoo

    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 …

  • THEMATIC WORKSHOP 2nd and 3rd Grade - Read and Write Kalamazoo

    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
  • THEMATIC WORKSHOP 2nd and 3rd Grade - Read and Write Kalamazoo

    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 …

  • 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 or Virtually 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!

  • Our Natural Connections – 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade Workshop

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

    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

  • Read And Write Nights – November

    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!

  • Youth Voices MLK Day Monologue Workshop Series

    Virtual - Google Meet

    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.

    FREE

  • Our Natural Connections – K, 1st, & 2nd grade Workshop

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

    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

  • Art Hop at RAWK!

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

    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 …

    FREE

  • Our Natural Connections – 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Workshop

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

    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

  • Read And Write Nights – December

    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!

  • Read And Write Nights – February

    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!

  • Read And Write Nights – March

    Virtual - Google Meet

    Sign up now for Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

  • Read And Write Nights – April

    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!

  • Read And Write Nights – May

    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!

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

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

    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 …

  • Youth Advisory Council Meeting

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

    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 the KIA Everyone is a Member Day

    Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    You're invited to RAWK with us at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Everyone is a Member Day!

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    Virtual - Zoom

    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). …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

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

    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 …

  • Read And Write Nights – October

    Virtual - Google Meet

    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!

  • Youth Advisory Council Meeting

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

    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.

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    Virtual - Zoom

    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). …

  • Youth Voices Monologue Workshop Series

    Virtual - Google Meet

    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.

  • Unmasking Masculinity with the KIA

    Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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!

  • Read And Write Nights – November

    Virtual - Google Meet

    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!

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

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

    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 …

  • Youth Advisory Council Meeting

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

    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.

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    Virtual - Zoom

    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). …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

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

    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 …

  • Read And Write Nights – December

    Virtual - Google Meet

    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!

  • Youth Advisory Council Meeting

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

    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.

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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 …

  • Scholarship Essay Writing Series (part 1 of 4)

    Kalamazoo Promise 180 E Water St, Unit 2005, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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.

  • Scholarship Essay Writing Series (part 2 of 4)

    Kalamazoo Promise 180 E Water St, Unit 2005, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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.

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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 …

  • Scholarship Essay Writing Series (part 3 of 4)

    Kalamazoo Promise 180 E Water St, Unit 2005, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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.

  • Read And Write Nights – February

    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!

  • Scholarship Essay Writing Series (part 4 of 4)

    Kalamazoo Promise 180 E Water St, Unit 2005, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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.

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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’ …

  • ArtHop Pop Up Shop

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

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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 …

  • Read And Write Nights – March

    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!

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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 …

  • Read And Write Nights – April

    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!

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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 …

  • Read And Write Nights – May

    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!

  • ‘Zine Fest Workshop – open to youth of all ages and their families!

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

    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 …

    Free

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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 for High School-Aged Youth

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

    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. …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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’ …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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’ …

  • Summer Writing Camp – Rising 4th & 5th grade

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

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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’ …

  • Summer Writing Camp – Rising 6th, 7th, & 8th grade

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

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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’ …

  • Summer Writing Camp – Rising 4th & 5th grade

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

    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 …

  • Summer Writing Camp – Rising 6th, 7th, & 8th grade

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

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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’ …

  • 10 Year RAWK Reads Celebration!

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

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

    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 …

  • Read And Write Nights – October 2023

    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!

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    Virtual - Zoom

    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 …

  • Read And Write Nights – November 2023

    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 October 11th

  • RAWK’N Shop Youth Entrepreneurs Lunch

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

    Calling all Youth Entrepreneurs! Come out and hear about an exciting opportunity for youth entrepreneurs in Kalamazoo.

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    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 …

  • Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

    Virtual - Zoom

    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 …