MightyWriters

The members of MW’s Teen Lounge, which meets Wednesdays, held their weekly meeting at Buca di Beppo last night. Over a feast that no one will soon forget, the history and evolution of rap and hip hop was discussed and debated.

Featured Volunteer: Kimberly Edmunds

Employer: Research for Action

Hometown: Philly

What do you do at Mighty Writers?
At MW on Sundays, I work with students on their monthly writing projects and homework.

What did you like to write as a kid?
I enjoyed writing poems about people and things that I liked.

What is your favorite thing to write now?
I’m not sure that I currently have a favorite thing to write. I do enjoy writing “just because” emails to friends and family. I do quite a bit of writing for work, which can be fun.

In your opinion, what makes someone a Mighty Writer?
A Mighty Writer is someone who gets excited when they finally think of the perfect word to use!

What keeps you coming back to Mighty Writers?
I always leave MW feeling better than when I entered! It’s like a deep breath of fresh air.

Every month, we feature a Mighty volunteer on the MW website. Our volunteers (more than 300 each year) make us who we are, and they help keep our writing programs free for kids. Interested in volunteering? Sign up today!

An open letter to Philadelphia from Tiaira, a Mighty Writer since Day 1. (Producer: Greg Koorhan of Crossbow Studio)

Hot topics, cool writing, warm vibe.

The place to be for Philly teens.

Wednesdays at 6pm. Free.

Email James Owk to register: jowk@mightywriters.org.

Sam Schechter: “What Would Your Father Say?”

“Fourth Friday” Reception: Fri., Jan. 27, 4:00-8:00pm

MIGHTYVISION Gallery, 641 South Street

Mark your calendar, and check out more of Sam’s work here.

Our MIGHTYVISION project is supported by Arts on South, Citizens Bank & the Sheila Fortune Foundation.

“There are books full of great writing that don’t have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story… don’t be like the book-snobs who won’t do that. Read sometimes for the words―the language. Don’t be like the play-it-safers who won’t do that. But when you find a book that has both a good story and good words, treasure that book.”

―Stephen King

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.