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Young Chicago Authors
Cultivating young voices through writing, publication, and performance education.
Cultivating artistic voices, critical thinkers and civically engaged youth.
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Featured Event
Oct
22
Oct
22
Wordplay
6:00-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave, First Floor
WordPlay is the longest-running youth open mic in Chicago. Every Tuesday night, artists come through Young Chicago Authors to participate in a writing workshop, perform their original work, and listen to music and poetry by artists of all genre and skill level.
Each week features a guest artists! Workshop starts at 6pm!
Upcoming Event
Oct
26
Oct
26
Check The Method
1-3pm @ Young Chicago Authors
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Check The Method offers rigorous instruction in poetry and hip-hop spoken word to the most dedicated young writers in the city.Taught by YCA's Teaching Artist Corps, Check The Method is Chicago's premier writing workshop for 14-25 year olds. Come learn how to find inspiration in your daily life, write poems, and craft performances.
Upcoming Event
Oct
26
Oct
26
Emcee Wreckshop
4-6pm @ Young Chicago Authors
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
Are you an aspiring musician and rapper looking for a space to develop and present your work? The session begins with a workshop taught by local rappers Add-2 and Defcee, in which students will study an exemplary work, write new material, and finally, exchange pens for microphones, taking to YCA’s stage in a performative cypher.
Upcoming Event
Oct
29
Oct
29
Wordplay
6:00-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave, First Floor
WordPlay is the longest-running youth open mic in Chicago. Every Tuesday night, artists come through Young Chicago Authors to participate in a writing workshop, perform their original work, and listen to music and poetry by artists of all genre and skill level.
Each week features a guest artists! Workshop starts at 6pm!