Young Chicago Authors

1180 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60642-4019
Phone: (312) 486-4331
Website: youngchicagoauthors.org

Young Chicago Authors encourages self-expression and literacy through creative writing, performance and publication. YCA provides student-centered, artist-led workshops free to youth ages 13-19 in schools and communities. Our process emphasizes artistic development, mentorship, and creating safe spaces where a young person’s life matters. We believe that through their words, young people can promote tolerance and remove barriers to transform their lives and society. In 2008 — 2009, students in the Science as Metaphor class were regular guest bloggers on the Science Chicago Blog.