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

Read and Write Kalamazoo 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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