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Art Form: Literary Arts

Me, Myself and Eye

Participating educators gain an understanding of how photography and social-emotional learning work in tandem. Educators will explore and examine simple photography techniques…

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Summer Dawn

Summer Dawn is an actor, director, writer and theater teaching artist. She is also is the founder and director of In Full…

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The Heart & Soul of Our Stories

In this professional learning program, TAHIRA will illuminate practices that center the stories of African Americans by offering an opportunity for participants…

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Lighting Instructional Gatherings Through Story SELebration!

In this professional learning, teachers will learn how to use the elements of storytelling to engage and expand student learning. During this…

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The Healing Power of Symbols and Imagery

This professional learning program uses the art forms of visual art and poetry to foster well-being. Collage and poetry offer pathways into…

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Hip Hop Culture Empowers Student Writing and Communication

In this professional learning program Baba Bomani will support teachers to be able to use aspects of hip-hop art and culture to…

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Write Now!

This high energy, participatory program explores the often forgotten element of creative writing: spontaneity! Freestyle Repertory Theatre encourages audience volunteers get involved…

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Story SELebration

In this interactive program, Queen Nur embraces Social Emotional Learning through storytelling. Using folktales and original stories from around the world, the…

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Baba Bomani

Bomani is a poet, songwriter, producer, performer, and educator. He uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to…

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Queen Nur

Karen “Queen Nur” Abdul-Malik is a nationally renowned storyteller and teaching artist. Queen has performed in venues from the Kennedy Center in…

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Storytelling & Cultural Literacy

Students tell stories in the oral tradition with Queen Nur using hands-on exercises that engage voice, tone, facial expression, and body movement….

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Songwriting and Green Screen Music Videos

In this interactive and energetic program, students brainstorm and contribute to “hit” songs that reinforce curriculum concepts. Students will learn the basics…

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