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Much love to our executive director, Dr. Kandace Lavender! Her passion for education, youth development and community bu...
05/13/2026

Much love to our executive director, Dr. Kandace Lavender! Her passion for education, youth development and community building is inspiring and we are grateful for her dedicated leadership at RAWK.

The last Read and Write Night of the school year is just around the corner! Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are inv...
05/05/2026

The last Read and Write Night of the school year is just around the corner! Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join us virtually on Wednesday, May 20th, for a fun night of reading.

Our May title is My First Day written by Phùng Nguyên Quang and illustrated by Huỳnh Kim Liên. Click the link in below to register!

www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-may26/

Let’s RAWK this summer together! RAWK Summer Camps are now open for registration! Youth entering 4th–8th grade can join ...
04/29/2026

Let’s RAWK this summer together! RAWK Summer Camps are now open for registration! Youth entering 4th–8th grade can join our Summer Writing Camp to explore creative writing across genres and perspectives, shaped by their own interests each week.

We invite high school students to apply for our Youth Leadership Camp, led by Dr. Kandace Lavender, where they’ll build leadership skills through creative expression and collaboration.

Additionally high school leaders will mentor the campers participating in our writing camp that same week and receive a stipend that honors the time and energy they have given to their community.

All RAWK programs are FREE, but space is limited, so register at the link below to secure your spot! www.readandwritekzoo.org/summercamps2026/

It’s time for another RAWK spotlight! We're excited to shine the RAWK Spotlight on our friend and best financial adviso...
04/16/2026

It’s time for another RAWK spotlight! We're excited to shine the RAWK Spotlight on our friend and best financial advisor Tony Gross!

The RAWK Spotlight celebrates the incredible people—staff, volunteers, Board Members, and community partners—whose passion, dedication, and impact help empower local youth.

Tony’s commitment to our mission and financial expertise helps us continue to pour back into our community so that our youth can thrive, and we’re honored to highlight his contributions and celebrate the wonderful person he is!

The next Read and Write Night is happening on Wednesday, April 15th from 6:00 pm–7:00 pm. Our April title is Climb On! w...
03/27/2026

The next Read and Write Night is happening on Wednesday, April 15th from 6:00 pm–7:00 pm. Our April title is Climb On! written by Baptiste Paul and illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara.

This virtual book club is offered to K-5th grade youth in Kalamazoo at ZERO cost. RAWKers are invited to get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.

Registration is OPEN on our website!

https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-april26/

New volunteer training sessions are just around the corner! There are so many ways for you to engage with RAWK this Spri...
03/26/2026

New volunteer training sessions are just around the corner! There are so many ways for you to engage with RAWK this Spring and support the work that we do.

Registration for our virtual volunteer training sessions is available NOW on our website (linked below) and learn more about what it takes to be a RAWKstar and join us!

https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/calendar/

Our favorite virtual book club, Read and Write Night, is meeting again on Wednesday, March 18th from 6:00 pm–7:00 pm. Ou...
03/06/2026

Our favorite virtual book club, Read and Write Night, is meeting again on Wednesday, March 18th from 6:00 pm–7:00 pm. Our March title is I Talk Like a River written by Jordan Scott and illustrated by Sydney Smith.

K-5th grade RAWKers are invited to get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.

Registration is OPEN on our website!

www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-mar26/

Did you know that March is National Reading Month? Celebrate the RAWK way as we amplify diverse youth voices in our comm...
03/03/2026

Did you know that March is National Reading Month? Celebrate the RAWK way as we amplify diverse youth voices in our community together!

At RAWK, we:
⭐️ Create safe, supportive spaces for young people to learn and grow
⭐️ Honor authentic voice within each youth’s cultural identity
⭐️ Approach our work with a trauma-informed, anti-racist lens
⭐️ Eliminate barriers to education so all youth can tell their own story

Please scan the QR code or visit the link below to donate now and help us empower the next generation of readers and writers!
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Calling all seniors and current undergrads! The Artazijah Julian RAWK Reading Scholarship application is now available o...
02/13/2026

Calling all seniors and current undergrads! The Artazijah Julian RAWK Reading Scholarship application is now available on our website.

This $500 scholarship was created by former RAWK participant Artazijah Julian to support Michigan students as they work toward their educational goals.

Applications will be accepted now through June 8, 2026. Visit www.readandwritekzoo.org/artazijah-julian/ for full details on eligibility, requirements, and how to apply.

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802 S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI
49008

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