Intersections: A Literacy Conference for Young Writers

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Where
1180 N Milwaukee Ave Fl 2
Chicago, IL, 60622-4019
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A one-day conference for youth 13-19 from throughout Illinois that will explore how authors like Toni Morrison, Patricia Smith, Quraysh Ali Lansana, Angela Davis and Charles Burnett "convey a big idea or large concept such as freedom, identity and democracy". The conference will be held November 7th at Columbia College. The focal point of the conference will be a discussion/debate among youth participants, complemented by workshops and breakout discussions led by teaching artists.
Award Date: 
04/25/2008
Sponsor Organization: 
Young Chicago Authors (YCA)
IHC Award Amount: 
$10,000