Program / Event Details

Overview
The BWPSJ Baltimore Youth Writers Oral History Project trains students to conduct effective interviews, research, and gather historical data on the Black literary arts community in Baltimore, MD. Students interview Black writers of various genres and ages to learn about their experiences and contributions to the city’s literary landscape, then document their findings through writing and digital media.

What Students Will Experience

• Training in interviewing, research, and historical data gathering
• Interviews with Black writers in Baltimore, representing a range of genres and ages
• A daily writing workshop on documenting research through essays, poetry, and multimedia projects
• Guidance in using digital platforms to present their work
• Showcase of finished research and multimedia projects on a digital site

Learning Outcomes
Students will:

• Develop skills in oral history interviewing and research
• Learn about the experiences and contributions of Black writers in Baltimore
• Document and interpret research findings through written and digital formats
• Use digital spaces to curate their own stories and the stories of others
• Create work that makes an impact in their communities

Residency Details

• Audience: High school students (up to 25 students at one time)
• Location: Baltimore City schools
• Length: 4 days
• Provider: BWPSJ
• Final Product: Research and multimedia projects showcased on a digital site
• Booking: Reserve through Arts Every Day

Ready to bring the Baltimore Youth Writers Oral History Project to your school? Reserve this residency through the Arts Every Day directory.