THE CABIN

06/03/2026

Her words went far beyond the stage.

Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Robin Wall Kimmerer to the Morrison Center, but the experience began long before the evening's event.

We took a meaningful detour to Peaceful Belly Farm, where we gathered with members of the Fort Hall Youth Council, who made the journey to Boise to hear Robin speak.

Together, we shared a meal, participated in a natural dye workshop, and connected through conversations about land and community.

When Robin took the stage, her words resonated deeply with everyone in attendance. As a botanist, author, and Indigenous knowledge keeper, she invited us to reconsider what sustainability truly means—not as a practice of managing resources, but as a relationship rooted in reciprocity, gratitude, and care for all living beings.

Thank you to Peaceful Belly Farm, for their generosity and partnership in bringing Robin and members of the Fort Hall Youth Council together.

06/01/2026

📚 Calling all Boise writers!
The Boise City Writer-in-Residence application is now open. This six-month residency supports emerging and mid-career writers with a $5,000 stipend and the opportunity to create free literary programs for the community through Boise Public Library, The Cabin, and the City of Boise.
Interested but have questions? Join the Boise City Department of Arts & History and The Cabin for a Q&A session on June 10 to learn more about the residency, application process, and what it means to serve as Boise’s Writer-in-Residence. Register using the link in our bio!
✍️ Applications are open now—don’t miss your chance to become Boise’s next Writer-in-Residence.
BoisePublicLibrary LiteraryArts

05/12/2026

☀️Calling all future camp legends!

Spend your summer supporting young writers, encouraging creativity, and helping campers shine at The Cabin’s Summer Writing Camps. Bonus points if you love books, community, and a little organized chaos.

As a Camper Support Assistant, you’ll help create a fun, welcoming, and inclusive environment for young writers by assisting campers throughout the day, supporting instructors during activities, and helping every camper feel encouraged and engaged.

It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys working with kids and wants a meaningful, creative summer job.

To learn more about the role use the link in our bio.

To apply, send your resume and a brief introduction to [email protected]

05/07/2026

Characters have a way of surprising us.

A voice, a choice, a single action—
and suddenly, someone imagined begins to feel real.

Join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Don Zancanella for a generative writing workshop on the magic of fiction.

Through playful exercises, we’ll explore how characters come to life and how curiosity can lead stories in unexpected directions.

Writers of all levels and genres are welcome.

No registration required. Space is limited.

May 9 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Library! at Hillcrest
Bring a notebook, a pen, and your imagination.

05/05/2026

Day 2 of Idaho Gives 💫

Every story deserves to be heard.

Your support helps us bring writing programs to students who need them most, nurture young and emerging voices across Idaho, and protect the freedom to read and create without limits.

Without supporters like you, Addie might never have discovered her voice as a published 8th grader—featured in our latest edition of CAMBIA, a collection of writing from students across our Writers in the Schools program.

"Why must we leave?"

Why does the ocean cry silently when the moon leaves?
Why does the grass leave when the bugs die?
Where does the pine run when the leaves shake?
Why does it hurt when the earth spins?
Where do snakes breathe when the ground runs out?
Where do lost things live when they are forgotten?
Why does the moon hide when the sun is near?
Why do poppies bleed even when no one’s touched them?
Will it hurt to be forgotten?
When does death grow tired of itself?
Where does the earth heal?
Why must we leave?

Donate today: https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/the-cabin

05/04/2026

For 30 years, The Cabin has been THE home for stories—where voices are heard and where words carry people beyond their wildest dreams.

This Idaho Gives, you can help those stories take shape:

✨ $25 prints the pages where young writers first see themselves
✨ $100 gives someone the chance to find their voice in a workshop
✨ $500 brings powerful authors into local schools
✨ $750 fuels a full 6-week journey with a Teaching-Writer
✨ $1,000 creates a week of creativity, confidence, and community at summer camp

When you enter this space, it doesn’t matter where you come from… what matters is where your words will take you. Help us keep the door open, donate today: https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/the-cabin

04/30/2026

04/22/2026

Earth Day feels like the perfect moment to return to the stories that help us understand and care for our world.

In this collection, you’ll see familiar voices shaping how we think about climate, nature, and the future: from children’s books that teach stewardship early, to powerful fiction and nonfiction that ask us to imagine something better.

You’ll also recognize the work of Robin Wall Kimmerer, who will be in Boise on May 28 at The Morrison Center for her rescheduled Readings & Conversations event. Tickets are still on sale in the link in our bio.

“The land is the real teacher. All we need as students is mindfulness.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer