Writers in Schools

One free book. One author visit. Infinite inspiration.

For more than 30 years, our signature education program has brought a diverse range of authors, along with free copies of their books, into DC classrooms. When students meet authors in person, their stories become real, urgent, and meaningful.

How It Works

Students at each participating school receive their own copies of a culturally relevant book ahead of a Writers in Schools author visit. 

Who We Serve

Our program serves under-resourced schools, 100% of which qualify for Title I funding. In addition, up to 20% of our Writers in Schools visits serve Latino- and Hispanic-identified students through our Nuestras Voces initiative.

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For Educators

If you’re a DC educator interested in working with Writers in Schools, have questions about our programming, or would like to request our current list of available writers, please contact us at education@penfaulkner.org.

GUIDELINES
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For Authors

We’re always looking for writers willing to engage with young people about their book, the writing and publishing process, or the larger themes and ideas in their work. If you would like to become a Writers in Schools author, please contact us at education@penfaulkner.org and read our FAQs.

FAQs for Authors

“Students were very engaged throughout the visit and it stimulated discussion around STEM/STEAM…the students had LOTS of questions about the book and it has sparked their interest in research.”

–Sherri J., Houston Elementary School

“Today was nothing short of amazing. The students were so sweet, so well behaved, so knowledgeable about the world around them, and so willing to engage with me and my work. Thank you thank you for the important work you are doing to push literacy in DC schools. I am still in awe.”

– Jamar P., author

“The students loved it and several of them told me after they wished they’d had even more time with her! They found the conversation super engaging.”

–Mary T., DC Capital PCS

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Your support makes our programs possible. Please consider a contribution. Thank you.

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