Develop an LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program at Your School

Open to: Grade s 3K-12 School Administrators , School Librarians, GSA Advisors
Opportunity at a Glance: The LGBTQ Writers in Schools program in partnership with the NYC Department of Education’s Office of Library Services bring engaging LGBTQ+ authors and their books into classrooms(curricular), book clubs (extracurricular), and libraries virtually or in person.

NEW: We are also offering 1-hour mini poetry workshops and 6-week high school LGBTQ+ writing workshops.

Schools accepted to the program will receive the following:

  • Professional development;
  • A real-time virtual or in-person visit from an author; and
  • Physical copies of the selected title and access to an eBook collection of LGBTQ+ books via the Citywide Digital Library on Sora.

Key dates:  Friday October 21
Location: Virtual
Registration deadline: Friday October 21
Take action: Learn More and Apply Here
For more information: Patricia Sarles at psarles@schools.nyc.gov