| This program enables students from public high schools throughout New York City's five boroughs to attend the Monday night Reading Series at the Unterberg Poetry Center. During the week prior to selected readings, the project coordinator visits the schools to introduce students to the work of the writer they will hear. Participating classes are provided with transportation to and from the 92nd Street Y. Students and their teachers have dinner and an opportunity to participate in an informal question-and-answer session with the authors before the reading. Students are also given books by the authors whose readings they attend. |
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| The project also sponsors a free weekly writing workshop for high school students that meets at the Y. The Ernst Pawel Student Writing Award (established with a generous gift from the estate of the late biographer and novelist) is given annually to a student in the weekly writing workshop to recognize outstanding work. |
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| Teachers and/or students interested in participating in the Schools Project should contact Wendy Salinger, Schools Project coordinator, at 212.415.5764 / email |
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| Major support for the Poetry Center Schools Project has been provided by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and the New York City Council. Additional support is also provided by the Bezos Family Foundation; The Leir Charitable Foundations in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir; Edmond de Rothschild Foundation; Suzanne and Jonathan Rosenzweig; the Alan and Katherine Stroock Fund; and the Moses L. Parshelsky Fund.
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