Check out AWC's 1st Quarter 2017 Newsletter!!!

AWC 1st Quarter 2017 Newsletter
Check out what A Writing Chance has been up to!!!

A Writing Chance, a NJ Non Profit Corporation, established 2016, is leading creative writing movement across the nation, which focuses on sharing the importance and benefits of writing with the nation’s Youth.
We introduce and cultivate the art of writing, while encouraging both children and adolescents to pursue, explore and remain passionate regarding writing as an integral part of their present and future.  We empower, encourage, and support each individual’s writing efforts, from writing as a hobby, all the way to becoming a published author.

(Left to right): Malik Whitaker, Jaynay C. Johnson, Charesse Forbes (Founder), Ni-Ni Simone aka Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker
Successful Launch Event!!!
 
Back in November of 2016, AWC was blessed to host our launch event!  In an effort to inform the community of our Mission & Vision, we provided them with a presentation detailing our Services for Youth, and our plans to grow this Creative Writing Movement.  The Youth were able to engage in a Creative Writing Activity, while their families and support systems asked questions and familiarized themselves with the organization.
 
We were also able to invite 3 Speakers who gave their insight on how both Creative Writing & the Arts have impacted their lives:
 
Nini - Simone - Young Adult Fiction Author - The Author of a numerous Young Adult Fiction novels, with her latest release being, 'Dear Yvette', spoke to our Youth about her passion for writing, and the importance of following/making time to pursue your dreams.  
https://www.facebook.com/NiNiSimoneOfficialfanpage/
Ni-Ni Simone has also published Adult Fiction novels under Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker!
 
Jaynac C. Johnson - Author & Therapist - The Author of 'Dear Teen Self' and Founder of Teen Talk spoke passionately about the journey that led her to write this self-help book for teens and found an organization that provides therapy and counseling for both teen & tween girls.
https://www.facebook.com/Dearteenself/
 
Malik Whitaker - Artist & Illustrator - Illustrator of 'My City Sketched in Words' which is a compilation of short stories written by Newark Youth, presented by the non-profit literacy organization, Butterfly Dreamz, Inc., spoke about the freedom in artistic expression, and the power in utilizing your talents.
https://www.facebook.com/MWVisualArts/
 
 

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AWC collaborates with The House of Love Soup Kitchen on their Black History Year 'Round Program
 
During the first weekend in March, AWC celebrated Black History!!! A huge THANK YOU to Tamam Tracy Moncur and The HOUSE of LOVE SOUP KITCHEN for giving A Writing Chance  the opportunity to work with the Youth on their production of 'The Bombing Tragedy of 1963'!!! 🤓🤓🤓

The skit was written in its entirety by the Children 😍 They also were the actors and put on a great performance full of talent, education, and Black History ❤ They created artwork for display at the venue that depicted their feelings regarding the 4 Black School Girls that were killed in Birmingham, AL on September 15, 1963. They conducted research to ensure the content of their script was accurate... It truly was amazing to watch them shine!!!

I look forward to future collaborations which create platforms for the Youth to use their creativity and critical thinking abilities towards a project that will inspire them into the future!!!

The HOUSE of LOVE SOUP KITCHEN is located in the dining hall of The Church of God & Saints of Christ, 589-595 Central Ave., Newark, NJ 07108 - food pantry and hot meals served Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30)

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CONGRATULATIONS to Sharen Butler-Martin
on being featured as AWC's 1Q17 Creative Writing Prompt Winner!!!!
 
Winter crept in one day on feet of clay
Dimming our dance, a wonderful thing of yesterday 
Days gone by, the leaping and flying 
With ne'er a thought for Winters' dying
 
Alas, two hearts of seasons past
Envisioning bodies moving and shadows being cast
The one thing we remember 
Surely feel in our bones
Is the Spring of our Winter
And memories ne'er grown cold
 
~ By Sharen Butler-Martin
 
Sharen is currently an Overseer/Bishop at a local church in Newark, NJ and a Neonatal Nurse. She has been writing poems, songs and short stories since she was in elementary school. She is also a blogger!  Check her out at:
 overseeingthings.wordpress.com

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Join Our Team & Spread the Word!!!
 
If you are interested in helping A Writing Chance grow our efforts, visit our website to learn more about what we offer! WE CAN DEFINITELY USE YOUR HELP! Feel free to reach out to us via the 'Contact Us' form.  
Also, if you have a reach with youth groups and organizations, school districts, and the like, let us know as we are still networking and building relationships in these arenas to find appropriate audiences, platforms, and venues for our workshops :-)
 

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