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  • Seminar
  • BPL - Mattapan Branch
  • Adult (18+)

Home Away from Home: What Does Home Mean to You?

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  • $0.00 Non-Member
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Class Description

In this workshop, we'll dive into the different ways we define "home," beyond being present in a physical location. By looking at examples of ways other writers have used the idea of home to create a feeling in their stories, you'll explore the objects, smells, sounds, and essence of a place that you call home. You'll have the opportunity to bring that place to life on the page, using specific details that allow you to convey what your home is all about.

This is a FREE class and takes place at the Boston Public Library’s Mattapan Branch, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126. If you have any difficulty signing up online, please call 617-695-0075.

Families welcome. Coffee and snacks provided. Teens are welcome to attend with an older relative. We will provide simple activities to keep young children occupied.

Who Should Register?

Write Down the Street has a special focus on making the creative writing workshop more accessible to those who have been underrepresented in it due to cost, racism, immigration status, language access, lack of access to transportation, and other barriers. We believe that these voices must be spotlighted with the range and fullness they deserve.

These programs are offered tuition-free thanks to the support of generous donors who are committed to our mission of ensuring all voices are heard.

Scholarships Format/Location

Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.

For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.