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Writers in Baltimore Schools

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A home for young writers. writersinbaltimoreschools.org WBS provides a community of support for young writers, building literacy skills and empowering expression through in-school, after-school, and summer writing programs.

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · 7d

Please join us for our Spooky Story Spectacular, an evening inspired by our beloved camp tradition of Ghost Story Night!

Purchase your ticket at bit.ly/spookyWBS (case-sensitive)

This event is 21+. All proceeds go to WBS.

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · 7d

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Sarameg @sarameg.bsky.social · 15d

I got mail today. 🥹 @writersinbmore.bsky.social

A black tshirt from Writers in Baltimore Schools Young Writers Summer Studio design & 2 books from the writers with absolutely fucking lovely notes.

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · 21d

The WBS Store is here!

You can purchase current/back issues of anthologies, Writers Studio t-shirts, water bottles, tote bags, and more at writersinbaltimoreschools.org/store

Check it out!

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · 22d

OFF THE HINGES: SWINGS THAT NEVER STOP is here!

Our 2025 YouthWorks interns created this anthology of work by our youngest writers, members of our 4th - 8th grade Writing Clubs in @baltcityschools.bsky.social.

Order your copy here! bit.ly/WBSbook

OFF THE HINGES: SWINGS THAT NEVER STOP — Writers in Baltimore Schools

Anthology of writing from 2024 - 2025 Writing Clubs, produced by WBS YouthWorks interns. Featuring writing from students at Furman L. Templeton, Middle Alterative Program, The Green School of Baltim...

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks for coming and being part of our audience!

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · 29d

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Sarameg @sarameg.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ahhhh! @writersinbmore.bsky.social this weekend!

writers IN
BALTIMORE SCHOOLS
Support Baltimore's young writers today!
We hope you'll join us at the Baltimore Book Festival this weekend for two events on the Red Emma's 32nd Street Stage!
On Saturday, September 13 at 1 PM, join us for "We Are Not Numbers," as journalist Pam Bailey and poet Zeina Azzam present an anthology of writing by Gaza's youth. WBS writers will read pieces from the anthology.
On Sunday, September 14 at 1 PM, join us in launching OFF THE HINGES:
SWINGS THAT NEVER STOP, an anthology of work by 4th - 8th grade Writing Club members, produced by our YouthWorks interns. Young writers will read their stories and poems, and our YouthWorks interns will host a conversation about the anthology.
We hope to see you this weekend at the Baltimore Book Festival!

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Sep 10

On Sat., Sept. 13, join us at the Baltimore Book Fest for
WE ARE NOT NUMBERS.

Journalist Pam Bailey and poet Zeina Azzam will present an anthology of writing by Gaza's youth, and our young writers will read personal selections from the book.

Thanks to @redemmas.org for hosting!

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Sep 4

We hope to see you at the Baltimore Book Festival for the launch of OFF THE HINGES: SWINGS THAT NEVER STOP, an anthology of work by our youngest
@baltcityschools.bsky.social writers created by our YouthWorks interns!

Sunday, September 14 / 1 PM / @redemmas.org stage

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Red Emma’s @redemmas.org · Sep 3

9/14 @ 1pm: @writersinbmore.bsky.social launches their new anthology of youth writing, "Off The Hinges: Swings That Never Stop" withfriends.co/event/267296...

9/14 - Anthology launch by Writers in Baltimore Schools YouthWorks interns by Red Emma's

Get tickets and support Red Emma's by becoming a member

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Aug 25

We're excited for another year of creating stories and poems together, @baltcityschools.bsky.social young writers!

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Red Emma’s @redemmas.org · Aug 21

At 1pm, we're bringing the voices of Gaza's youth to the Baltimore Book Festival, in a special collaboration between We Are Not Numbers, poet Zeina Azzam, and @writersinbmore.bsky.social: withfriends.co/event/266731...

9/13 - Pam Bailey and Zeina Azzam present "We Are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth" in collaboration with Writers in Baltimore Schools by Red Emma's

Get tickets and support Red Emma's by becoming a member

withfriends.co

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Aug 12

<3 and sorry about the line! our beverage set up was different this year, so everyone was in line.

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Sarameg @sarameg.bsky.social · Aug 9

I’m gonna be there!

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Aug 9

We hope you'll join us on Saturday at @redemmas.org!

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Aug 9

We hope you'll join us on Saturday at @redemmas.org!

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Aug 4

We're en route to Washington College thanks to you all!

Your gifts, your shares, your enthusiasm for giving Baltimore's young writers a dedicated space to hone their craft—we're so grateful ✏️💕

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you for welcoming our YouthWorks interns, Black Classics Press!

After spending the month designing an anthology, our interns got a peek at the next step—printing, binding, and packing up to ship!

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you for welcoming our #YouthWorks interns, Black Classics Press!

After spending the month designing an anthology, our interns got a peek at the next step—printing, binding, and packing up to ship!

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 31

We're so close!

Today is the final day help send 30 young writers to our camp at Washington College! This week-long, residential camp is FREE to Baltimore City students, which is made possible because of your gifts.

Thank you for helping us raise the remaining $1,576!

bit.ly/2025WBScamp

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 31

Homestretch! Tomorrow is our final day of fundraising.

Donate here ➡️ bit.ly/2025WBScamp

We're so grateful for the gifts and shares that have gotten us this far! 💕✏️

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join author Rosey Lee in supporting our Writers Studio!

You can make a gift via her personal fundraising campaign at bit.ly/WBSRoseyLee

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 29

$2,669 left to reach today's matching goal!

bit.ly/2025WBScamp

We're grateful for all your donations and shares!

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 27

Our ✨ BIG ✨ Matching Monday (& Tuesday!) starts tomorrow!

Make your gift here bit.ly/2025WBScamp

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 29

Preparing for our visit from Erica Green, White House correspondent for The New York Times!

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 29

We're just $2,942 from hitting our matching goal!

bit.ly/2025WBScamp

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 27

Our ✨ BIG ✨ Matching Monday (& Tuesday!) starts tomorrow!

Make your gift here bit.ly/2025WBScamp

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Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're making out way toward $5K!

We've raised $632 so far today. Let's go! bit.ly/2025WBScamp

Writers in Baltimore Schools @writersinbmore.bsky.social · Jul 27

Our ✨ BIG ✨ Matching Monday (& Tuesday!) starts tomorrow!

Make your gift here bit.ly/2025WBScamp