Stone Soup Poetry meets from 8-10 p.m. every Monday at the Out of The Blue Art Gallery at 106 Prospect Street with an open mike sign-up at 7:30 p.m. On June 21, local author Jade Sylvan presents the local youth group Books of Hope as they tour throughout New England this summer.
Books of Hope seeks to give the next generation of young authors the tools they need to bring their talents into the world and help shatter the negative stereotypes that often surround urban youth. Based in the Mystic Housing Project in Somerville Massachusetts, its mission is to empower young people to find their voices and give back to their community through creative writing, book production, performance, and social entrepreneurship.
Through the process of writing, designing, and promoting their own books of poetry, creative nonfiction, and short stories, young authors become aware of the power they hold within themselves to open doors and create positive change. The program provides a safe space for at-risk teens, primarily from families of Haitian immigrants, to use their creativity constructively and spread inspiration and motivation to others. Now in its tenth year, Books of Hope is extending its reach from Somerville and the surrounding areas to the rest of New England and beyond.
Visit the Books of Hope web site.
