The Writers House will sponsor two haiku events on Wednesday, March 1st. First, at noon, special guest and haiku artist Tazuo Yamaguchi will lead Haiku Dojo, a writing workshop. Later that day, at 7 p.m., Tazuo Yamaguchi, a two-time world head to head Haiku champion, will perform Kireji. All are welcome to attend these … Continue reading Join us for a Haiku Workshop and Performance on 3/1…
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“Adaptable: A Writers House Film Series” Debuts 2/24
Join us on Friday, February 24th for the first event of the new Writers House Film Series, “Adaptable.” The film Wendy and Lucy will be shown, and will be followed by a Q & A with author Jonathan Raymond, who wrote the screenplay for Wendy and Lucy. All films will be shown at the Writers House, located … Continue reading “Adaptable: A Writers House Film Series” Debuts 2/24…
Discussion of African American Children’s Literature Scheduled for 2/20
Continuing with Black History Month’s theme of “Picturing Black Childhood: African American Images in Children’s Literature,” Dr. Nyeema Watson, Associate Chancellor of Civic Engagement, will lead a discussion called, “From Topsy to Tiana: Black Children’s Literature in Theory and Practice” on Monday, February 20th, from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Writers House. Dr. … Continue reading Discussion of African American Children’s Literature Scheduled for 2/20…
Cooper Street Writing Workshops Continue 2/2
A busy spring is planned for the Cooper Street Writing Workshops! Beginning February 2nd, instructor Micaiah Johnson will lead “Giving Context to the Personal: Weaving Research into Your Memoir.” Ms. Johnson will discuss memoirs such as Persepolis, Men Explain Things to Me, and Angela’s Ashes that successfully integrate research in their writing. Participants will also have the opportunity to … Continue reading Cooper Street Writing Workshops Continue 2/2…
Join us 1/23 for a Faculty Book Launch with Dr. Joan Maya Mazelis
Join us on Monday, January 23rd, for a Faculty Book Launch with Dr. Joan Maya Mazelis, Assistant Professor of Sociology. Dr. Mazelis will discuss her new book, Surviving Poverty: Creating Sustainable Ties Among the Poor, published by NYU Press. Dr. Lori Minnite, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration, will serve as the moderator. All are welcome … Continue reading Join us 1/23 for a Faculty Book Launch with Dr. Joan Maya Mazelis…
The Writers House to Host Two Veterans Programs
The Writers House will host two programs honoring our veterans in mid-November. On November 16th, Warrior Writers will host a Veterans Writing Workshop. All veterans are welcome to attend, and are asked to register. The event is from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Writers House. Refreshments will be provided. On November 17th, all … Continue reading The Writers House to Host Two Veterans Programs…
Join us for a Writers House Panel Discussion on 10/13
The Writers House will host “Old Wine in New Skins: The Art of Translation,” a panel discussion with three Rutgers–Camden English faculty, Drs. J.T. Barbarese, Rafey Habib, and Aaron Hostetter, who will discuss the challenges and rewards of translating text. The event begins at Thursday, October 13th, at 4:30 p.m., at the Writers House. This … Continue reading Join us for a Writers House Panel Discussion on 10/13…