Monthly Archives: August 2010

Dear LitWorld Girls Club Kibera, You’ve been in our thoughts all summer. Here in NYC, the girls from Harlem have been eager to hear your stories, and they are excited at the possibility of one day meeting you all. In … Continue reading →

This past Tuesday was our last writing session for Girls Club Harlem. The Fall has begun in New York City, and the season is gearing up for new moves: going back to school, taking on new projects, and hitting the … Continue reading →

Last week, we had New York City’s youth poet laureate Zora Howard come in for a visit, and she helped the girls write collective poems. Here are two of their chose pieces that reflect their current thoughts and emotions, written … Continue reading →

The first thing I hear when I come in the door is Stephanie saying, “Oh man, I’m sad, [Girls Club] is almost over!” The work we’ve done here at Polo Grounds this summer has given these young women a new … Continue reading →

Hue-Man Bookstore, Harlem, NYC I relearned what passion meant this evening. In the midst of an unnerving battle inside, something broke light- a peace treaty that offered a hope of salvation: tonight, my girls reminded me of the reason why … Continue reading →