Voices for Resistance presents: Celebrating [Being True to] One’s Roots, a reading and conversation with Theresa Okokon, storyteller, co-host of Stories from the Stage, and Pushcart Prize nominated essayist. Theresa will read selections from her writings and share stories of grief, identity, and courage. Nicole Young-Martin, founder and host of Black Writers Read, will shepherd
Straw Dog Writers Guild
A Writer’s Night in September
Straw Dog Writers’ Guild and Longmeadow Adult Center present writer Suzanne Strempek Shea on Thursday, September 11th, from 6:45-7:30pm at the Longmeadow Adult Center. You may register by calling 413-565-4150, option 1. Or you can just show up. The Longmeadow Adult Center is located at 211 Maple Road, Longmeadow.
Addressing social concerns while preserving cultural identity in children’s literature
Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion that explores how children’s books can shape, reflect, and celebrate cultural identity. We will share insights into the power of storytelling in helping young readers see themselves and others in the books they read. The conversation will touch on the importance of authentic representation, the role of diverse
Annual Celebration!
Save the date for our Annual Celebration! This year we’re gathering at the Florence Civic Center celebrating the 15 year anniversary of Straw Dog Writers Guild.
Potluck Poetry Share
What do you bring to the table? Whether food or skill, speak to what you bring to the banquet of life. Come share your poems about community and activities you enjoy doing in a group or anything else that speaks to your heart – this is a potluck after all. (And you don’t have any
Writers Night Out in October
Join Straw Dog Writers Guild on Tuesday October 7th, 6:00-8:00pm for Writers Night Out with featured writer Aine Greaney at Forbes Library. No registration required. If you want to participate in Open Mic and read, please sign up by 5:50pm. Ten names will be randomly selected. Each reader will have five minutes. The second half of
Writers Night Out in September
Join Straw Dog Writers Guild on Tuesday September 2nd, 6:00-8:00pm for Writers Night Out with featured writer Joshua Michael Steward at Forbes Library. No registration required. If you want to participate in Open Mic and read, please sign up by 5:50pm. Ten names will be randomly selected. Each reader will have five minutes. The second half
Writers Night Out in August
Join Straw Dog Writers Guild on Tuesday August 5th, 6:00-8:00pm for Writers Night Out with featured writer Bill Mailler at Forbes Library. No registration required. If you want to participate in Open Mic and read, please sign up by 5:50pm. Ten names will be randomly selected. Each reader will have five minutes. The second half
Writers Night Out in July
Join Straw Dog Writers Guild on Tuesday July 1st, 6:00-8:00pm for Writers Night Out with featured writer Janet MacFayden at Forbes Library. No registration required. If you want to participate in Open Mic and read, please sign up by 5:50pm. Ten names will be randomly selected. Each reader will have five minutes. The second half
WriteAngles Conference!
Join Straw Dog Writers Guild for WriteAngles, the only writers conference in Western Massachusetts. Choose from 20 different workshop and panels to attend during this full day conference, held at Greenfield Community College. Sign up to have an individual meeting with an agent. But most importantly, spend time with other writers in your community who