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SummerWrite provides week-long, full and half day creative and innovative camps for readers and writers ages 5-18. Writers & Books offers classes on all kinds
We are pleased to announce our 35th Anniversary Gala Event on Saturday, June 11, celebrating 35 years, and honoring the legacy of founder Joe Flaherty!
On Saturday afternoon, May 14, friends and former students of Finvola (Fin) Drury will gather to remember her and the important part she played in
Writers & Books welcomes Kyle Semmel as next Executive Director, following founder Joe Flaherty’s retirement. Press Release Writers & Books announces new Executive Director
2016 Regional Writers’ Showcase: Join us on Monday April 25th and Monday May 2nd at 7:00 PM for the 2016 Regional Writers’ Showcase, our annual
For those of you who didn’t know, April is National Poetry Writing Month! This blog post was written by our resident poet and Director of
This blog post was written by Director of Gell Operations, Kathy Pottetti. “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. (Sonnet XCVIII)” ―
Writers & Books’ Spring adult workshops and Spring/Summer youth workshops are now open for registration. Both catalogs can be found around Rochester at all Monroe
This blog post was written by Writers & Books’ Development Associate, Tate DeCaro. 2016 will be my fourth year in a row participating in
Every April, the nation celebrates the vital art of poetry. Join Writers & Books at any of our numerous events throughout the month to celebrate
Another Rochester Reads has come to an end. Click on the following links to view our Facebook albums of Sonja’s readings at each venue. Wood
During her time in Rochester, Sonja Livingston will make over a dozen appearances at schools, senior living centers, and libraries. Each site will enjoy
We couldn’t have been more excited when we got a literary themed bar in the Neighborhood of the Arts, and we’ve been making the most
Writers & Books and several Neighborhood of the Arts Business Association members collected nonperishable goods and mens clothing items until the end of January to donate
When November rolls around, we hear talk of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a challenge where writers nationwide pick up their pens in a mad
Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day approaches, with its boxes of chocolates and heart-shaped cards with curly, elegant cursive. Needless to say, thousands of
This blog post was written by our development associate and resident yogi, Tate DeCaro! When I signed on for Breathe Yoga’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Genesee Reading Series Celebrates 34th Anniversary Rochester, NY: On Tuesday, February 23rd, Writers & Books will be celebrating the Genesee Reading Series by inviting
WOW! What an adventure these past few weeks have been. Just over two months ago, Yelp Rochester came to us with a huge gift, an
Happy 2016, folks! It’s a special year for us here at Writers & Books. This year, we celebrate our 35th Anniversary, and the retirement of
Rochester, NY: Writers & Books is now taking registrations for winter workshops running January 2016 through March 2016. Those interested can register by phone (585.473.2590),
