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Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/15/2022
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Urbana Free Library
Categories
FREE Spoken Word (Slam!) Poetry Workshops for Teen Girls
Life is stressful, especially as a teen. Join Urbana Poet Laureate Ashanti Files as she hosts workshops that teach you how to use writing to reduce stress.
– Identity exploration
– Self-expression
– Strength-building
*About the facilitator: Shaya Robinson is a spoken word artist that teaches poetry as a tool to reflect on social and racial injustices.
All girls welcome, especially those who have experienced prejudice due to race, gender and age. These free sessions take place every other Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm from September 8 through December 15. Please register to attend.
Made possible with support from The Urbana Free Library.
The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.
