The Concrete Jungle: Stories About Our City

From the steep paths of Inwood Hill Park to the serene garden in Snug Harbor, New York City has so much to explore. Join us as we learn about how our city came to be — who decided where to put the parks? Why is my street named that? What did my neighborhood look like 50 years ago? We’ll explore these questions and more while writing stories and histories about this city where dreams are made!

About Write Away Workshops

We know that young authors have the power and imagination to go beyond the five-paragraph essay. In Write Away Workshops, students explore a multitude of genres and subjects, and develop their voices as writers. Groups write freely and participate in imaginative writing activities and lessons. Young writers leave each workshop with a piece to be proud of, as well as a newfound understanding of the topic and new friends.

Registration

Registration for this class is now open. Questions? Email programs@826nyc.org or call 718-499-9884.

Cost

826NYC is committed to keeping our programs available to the young writers who need our support most. You can choose between the following fee options for Write Away Workshops: full price ($250 per session), partial scholarship ($125 per session), or full scholarship (free). We invite families to select the fee that works best for them upon registration; no additional scholarship application is required.