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Online Writing Workshop: African American Short Stories

Langston Hughes' "Feet Live Their Own Life"
2021-02-27 16:00:00 2021-02-27 17:30:00 America/New_York Online Writing Workshop: African American Short Stories Engage in a fun, creative writing exercise using Langston Hughes' humorous short story as inspiration. Writers are encouraged to imagine traveling through history and commenting on injustice. Workshop led by poet and actor David Mills. Only a paper, and a pen or pencil are needed. Ages 14 yrs.+ Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 14 yrs.+ South Miami Branch -

Saturday, February 27
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-02-27 16:00:00 2021-02-27 17:30:00 America/New_York Online Writing Workshop: African American Short Stories Engage in a fun, creative writing exercise using Langston Hughes' humorous short story as inspiration. Writers are encouraged to imagine traveling through history and commenting on injustice. Workshop led by poet and actor David Mills. Only a paper, and a pen or pencil are needed. Ages 14 yrs.+ Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 14 yrs.+ South Miami Branch -

Engage in a fun, creative writing exercise using Langston Hughes' humorous short story as inspiration. Writers are encouraged to imagine traveling through history and commenting on injustice. Workshop led by poet and actor David Mills. Only a paper, and a pen or pencil are needed. Ages 14 yrs.+ Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 14 yrs.+

AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) | Adult (19+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Online |

TAGS: | virtual programs | virtual | stories | Literature | Black History Month |

South Miami Branch
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Phone: 305-667-6121
Branch manager
Maria Crespi (Interim)
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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Maria Crespi (Interim)
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6000 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Tel: 305-667-6121

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