Writing Innovators
Founded in 1967, Teachers & Writers Collaborative is one of the first writers-in-the-schools programs, with a 50+ year history of delivering innovative creative writing programs that increase access to the arts, build community, and amplify youth voices.
Join us for a celebration in support of the literary arts!
You're invited to the inaugural T&W Homecoming on September 19th, 6pm! We hope this evening will feel like a reunion for those who have worked with and supported T&W throughout our 50+ year history.
At the T&W Homecoming, you'll hear about the work we're doing from some of our teaching artists, enjoy a reading of student poetry, and catch up with T&W colleagues and friends over food and drinks. You'll have the chance to bid on some exciting auction items (including vintage T&W apparel––previews coming soon!) and view an exhibit of photos and writing from our archives. All proceeds from this event will support the essential, transformative work of Teachers & Writers Collaborative.
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- The Goldilocks Method October 2, 2023Linda Bierds and the pedagogy of generous attention.
Latest News
The 100-Foot Poem
T&W recently partnered with the New York City Poetry Festival, Poetry Out Loud, and Urban Word NYC to host the 12th Annual Youth Poetry Festival! The Youth Festival is an NYC Poetry Festival highlight each year, catering to toddlers, teens, and everyone in-between. T&W provided writing activities and workshops for youth, and we produced…
Painting with Griot Circle
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Announcing the first NYS Youth Poet Laureate!
Congratulations to Stephanie Pacheco of the Bronx and to runner-up, Sabrina Guo of Oyster Bay “Our stories are calling to be told. We are the storytellers and changemakers we’ve been waiting for.” — Stephanie Pacheco On April 28, 2023, 19-year-old Stephanie Pacheco of the Bronx was named the inaugural New York State Youth…