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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To book a YCA Teaching Artist, please email booking/at/youngchicagoauthors.org.

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Wordplay

6pm-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors

1180 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642

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

Check The Method

1pm-3pm @ Young Chicago Authors

1180 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642

Get serious about your craft at this Poetry Writing Workshop with YCA's lead artists.

Emcee Wreckshop

4pm-6pm @ Young Chicago Authors

1180 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642

Write and record your bars at this Hip Hop Writing Workshop, led by Chicago rappers Add-2 and Defcee.

Open Gallery Hours

12pm-4pm @ Young Chicago Authors

1180 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642

YCA's galleries on the first floor feature artwork by a rotating ensemble of Chicago's top visual artists. Join us during open gallery hours to check out the art. Artwork and books will be available for sale.

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