Young Chicago Authors

Cultivating young voices through writing, publication, and performance education.

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Cultivating artistic voices, critical thinkers and civically engaged youth.

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Featured Event
Jul 23

Wordplay

6pm-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors

1199 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642

Chicago's longest running youth-led open mic. 6pm Workshop / 7pm Open Mic

Upcoming Event
Jul 30

Wordplay

6pm-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors

1200 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642

Chicago's longest running youth-led open mic. 6pm Workshop / 7pm Open Mic

Upcoming Event
Aug 6

Wordplay

6pm-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors

1201 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642

Chicago's longest running youth-led open mic. 6pm Workshop / 7pm Open Mic

Upcoming Event
Aug 13

Wordplay

6pm-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors

1202 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642

Chicago's longest running youth-led open mic. 6pm Workshop / 7pm Open Mic

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About Young Chicago Authors

Young Chicago Authors transforms the lives of young people by cultivating their voices through writing, publication, and performance education.

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