YAWPer Recommended: A Summer Reading List

Summer is right around the corner, and that means that our Young Adult Writers Program is almost in full swing! In celebration of summer vacation, our teen writers share the books that are lighting up their minds.
Whether you're in the mood for raw poetry, a 1984-style novel, or feminist dissent, there's a read for you! And if you're itching to read one of these teen picks, you can always grab a copy from our partners at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition.
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Join Us for Our Teen Summer Virtual Open House!

GrubStreet's teen summer writing classes give writers aged 13 - 18 the opportunity to explore all different types of genres, topics, and styles of creative writing in the company of other teens who love words – written and spoken.
On June 1st from 6:30-7:30pm, join us for a Teen Summer Virtual Open House & Info Session to learn more about GrubStreet’s teen summer classes, our instructors, scholarships, what the online and in-person class experience will look like, and a chance to win a kit full of creative fun!
In this webinar-style session, a panel of …
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Upcoming YAWP Free Saturday Sessions

Check out our FREE YAWP Saturday Sessions for spring 2022! These sessions are free for Boston-area high schoolers. Whether you need fresh ideas, a dedicated space to write, or just want to geek out about the written word with other writers, we're here for you or the teen writer in your life. Check below for more info about each of our upcoming sessions. Note: All YAWP Saturdays in spring 2022 will be held remotely on Zoom. Click here for more information.
May 14th
Lysz Flo
Saturday, May 14th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm
via Zoom …
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Teen Writers: Take A Class During April Vacation Week!

Our weeklong writing course Verbal Detectives: Uncovering Everyday Secrets through Writing will help brainstorm and organize your leads and give you the structure to help investigate them through writing on your own terms. And all during April vacation week!
Verbal Detectives: Uncovering Everyday Secrets through Writing
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Upcoming YAWP Free Saturday Sessions

Check out our FREE YAWP Saturday Sessions for spring 2022! These sessions are free for Boston-area high schoolers. Whether you need fresh ideas, a dedicated space to write, or just want to geek out about the written word with other writers, we're here for you or the teen writer in your life. Check below for more info about each of our upcoming sessions. Note: All YAWP Saturdays in spring 2022 will be held remotely on Zoom. Click here for more information.
March 12th
Kayla Degala-Paraiso
via Zoom
If you’re a …