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Dear Beloved Boston Writers of Color,
Happy September! The season of pumpkin spice, crisp apple cider, and warm cinnamon buns has arrived. We hope you all have a good start to the new month, and set goals for yourself. Thank you to all who were able to join us last month with authors Dariel Suarez, Lisa Braxton, and Ron MacLean, as they discussed their experiences in publishing their books with independent presses. If you missed it, you can view the recording here.
Although we have no September events, we’re excited to share two events happening in October, beginning with a Latinx Writers sponsored in-person event with El-Taller Bookstore on October 1st, featuring Dariel Suarez, Jennifer De Leon, and Paloma Valenzuela. We also have a BWOC Writing Session with Grub Instructor and storyteller Theresa Okokon on October 20th. Both events are below.
In the meantime, be well, be safe, keep in touch on the BWOC Facebook page, and keep writing.
Sincerely,
Serina, bwoc@grubstreet.org
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Wednesday, October 20th, 6:00-7:30PM
Join us for an exciting BWOC writing session hosted by GrubStreet Instructor Theresa Okokon! Grab a few snacks, your favorite drink, and get your creative juices flowing with some great writing exercises and prompts. This event will be hosted via Zoom Meeting, so you will be able to see and talk to your fellow members. As always, it's free, but registration is required. This event will not be live-streamed or recorded. Sign up today!
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Celebrating Latinx Writers
Friday, October 1st, 7:00pm
El-Taller Bookstore
275 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, join El-Taller Bookstore for an in-person event with authors Jennifer De Leon and Dariel Suarez, and writer and director Paloma Valenzuela. No registration is required. Please contact El-Taller for their COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions by calling 978-965-4145, or by email, eltallerevents@gmail.com. Sponsored by The Boston Writers of Color Group.
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Wednesday, September 29th, 7:30PM
Join us online for GrubStreet’s 2021 literary showcase and fundraiser. Your participation celebrates our multicultural community of writers and increases equitable access to writing and publishing opportunities. This year’s Grubby Award Winner is award-winning author Roxane Gay. Tickets are available here.
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Scholarship applications for the Muse & the Marketplace 2022 hybrid conference are now open, including tuition and Manuscript Mart Add-on scholarships. The Deadline is Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST.
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Did you know? We have a ton of upcoming classes taught by BIPOC instructors. Take a look at our list of upcoming seminars and multi-week classes and register today.
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Congratulations to the following BWOC members who recently published and shared powerful essays, poetry, and more celebrations:
Have you or someone you know recently published work or received other good literary news? Please share with us, and also submit your accomplishments to GrubStreet’s Department of Congratulations to be featured in the weekly newsletter Spreading The Love!
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Upcoming Virtual Events, Classes, and Activities
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Thursday, September 23rd, 7:00PM
Join WBUR for The ARTery 25, a virtual celebration of 25 emerging artists of color shaping the creative and cultural landscape in Boston.
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Sunday, September 26th, 10:30AM
Join Brookline Booksmith for a reading of When Langston Dances with picture book author and BWOC member Kaija Langley, followed by a Q&A!
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Tuesday, September 28th, 7:00PM
Join Queens College in conversation with visiting Queens College professor Nicole Dennis-Benn and MFA Alum Rajiv Mohabir, hosted and moderated by Queens College professor and author Vanessa Pérez-Rosario. This event is co-sponsored by the MFA Program in Creative Writing & Literary Translation.
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Tuesday, October 5th, 6:30PM
WBUR’s Here & Now co-host Tonya Mosley moderates a conversation with young adult authors Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give, On The Come Up, Concrete Rose) and Tomi Adeyemi (Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance).
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Here are our top opportunities:
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If you have any events and opportunities you’d like us to highlight in next month’s newsletter, please email us at bwoc@grubstreet.org
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Find Us on Facebook and MeetUp
Facebook Group: Check out our Facebook page for the latest contest deadlines, fellowship opportunities, event news, and more. Post and connect with your fellow writers of color.
MeetUp Group: If you don’t have Facebook, join us at MeetUp for event RSVPs and discussions!
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