Writers Weekend: Stories from the Inside

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC-07:00

California College of the Arts (CCA) | San Francisco

Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival
Publisher/HostLitquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival
Writers Weekend: Stories from the Inside
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In this session, we’ll hear about how writing, poetry, and storytelling are transformative pathways to restorative justice.
About this Event

Co-presented with California College of the Arts

A growing body of research proves that creative writing and literary arts are instrumental in healing and coping with trauma. In this session, we’ll hear about how writing, poetry, and storytelling are transformative pathways to restorative justice from the facilitators and former participants of creative writing Pr*son programs. Come hear incredible stories of how finding your voice through writing can heal, restore, and provide a sense of purpose. This session is guaranteed to broaden your perspective on the scope and impact of the written word! Featuring panelists Sam Bhatia, Bleu Inkk Watkins, Rahsaan “New York” Thomas, Zoe Mullery, Raheem Ballard, and Emile Suotonye DeWeaver, moderated by Reka Barton, PhD. Pay what you can to guarantee a seat; FREE to walk ups space depending

Book sales for this event coordinated by Arch Art Supplies

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

California College of the Arts (CCA), 145 Hooper Street, San Francisco, United States

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