Black Girl Lit Event

Black Girl Lit Event

Girls (6th-8th grade) will connect with inspiring writers and engage in storytelling, affirmation creation, & journal decorating. FREE BOOKS

By Distinctively Me Nonprofit Organization

Date and time

Sunday, June 30 · 2 - 4pm CDT

Location

Avalon Branch Library

8148 South Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60617

About this event

  • 2 hours

Space is limited. Please only register 6th-8th grade girls. Parents have the option to sit in the library or come back to pick up their child when the event ends.

This event will encourage girls to express themselves through writing and reading, empower self-love through affirmation creation, inspire them to use their voices through storytelling, and promote journaling to increase mental well-being. They will hear from writers who look like them, who will share their love of writing and provide tips for writing.

Organized by

Distinctively Me (DM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young ladies of color embrace their individuality through creativity, conversation and education. The mission of the organization is to empower girls with the knowledge, skills and support needed to strengthen their social-emotional and cultural development, and provide them with the resources and opportunities towards greater personal, social, academic and career success.