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Speak Up
Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens.
In this virtual mini-series of creative writing workshops, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing. performance boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities.
The program is open to all teens in South Florida, and is as free of charge as it is free of homework. No previous experience necessary!
For more information and to apply, visit miamibookfair.com/speakup.
Upcoming Events
July 2025
Speak Up! 2025 Virtual Creative Writing Summer Camp for Teens
6 days: Monday-Saturday, July 28-August 2, 2025 FREE TUITION! This fully online program includes: Masterclasses and live Q&A sessions with critically acclaimed authors Live interactive workshops on creative writing and performance with established teaching artists One-on-one mentorship sessions to provide in-depth feedback Virtual activities Free and open to all, priority given to Miami-Dade County students Applications Open: March 21-May 11 Miami Book Fair’s Speak Up creative writing and performance workshops help teens hone creative writing and public speaking to build confidence,…
August 2025
Speak Up: So You Want To Be An Author?
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 20251:30 – 3 p.m. ESTOnline via Crowdcast Miami Book Fair’s Speak Up creative writing program presents: So You Want To Be An Author? A free, virtual week-long professional development series for teens ages 13-19 interested in learning about the journey from first sentence to first book sale and beyond. Students will learn directly from established authors and publishing industry professionals and have the opportunity to receive personalized feedback on creative work.…
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Past Events
March 2025
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)
Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)
Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)
Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)
Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
February 2025
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)
Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)
Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2025)
Saturdays, February 8 — March 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
October 2024
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2024)
Saturdays, September 14 — October 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2024)
Saturdays, September 14 — October 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2024)
Saturdays, September 14 — October 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2024)
Saturdays, September 14 — October 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
September 2024
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2024)
Saturdays, September 14 — October 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2024)
Saturdays, September 14 — October 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2024)
Saturdays, September 14 — October 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
June 2024
Miami Book Fair’s Speak Up Program Presents THE MOTH SUMMER STORYTELLING LAB
THE PROGRAM Miami Book Fair’s Speak Up meets The Moth Story Lab for a weekly virtual workshop series for 10-12 grade students. The Moth Story Lab workshop teaches the art and craft of true, personal storytelling (including games, brainstorming, and story crafting) and culminates in a final share. You must be able to be there for all 7 sessions. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to develop and share a story about their lives, friends, the family dinner table,…
March 2024
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, February 10 — March 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, February 10 — March 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Speak Up: Teen Creative Writing + Performance program is Miami Book Fair’s free virtual workshop series for teens ages 13-19 in grades 6-12 that was designed to power the creative process in community with other teens. As free of charge as it is free of homework, no previous experience necessary to participate. Featuring SAJNI PATEL, author of Rick Riordan Presents: A Drop of Venom, in which Circe goes YA in this epic retelling of the Medusa myth steeped in Indian mythology.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, February 10 — March 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Speak Up: Teen Creative Writing + Performance program is Miami Book Fair’s free virtual workshop series for teens ages 13-19 in grades 6-12 that was designed to power the creative process in community with other teens. As free of charge as it is free of homework, no previous experience necessary to participate. Featuring SAJNI PATEL, author of Rick Riordan Presents: A Drop of Venom, in which Circe goes YA in this epic retelling of the Medusa myth steeped in Indian mythology.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, February 10 — March 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
February 2024
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, February 10 — March 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, February 10 — March 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, February 10 — March 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
November 2023
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2023)
Saturdays, September 23 — November 4, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
October 2023
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2023)
Saturdays, September 23 — November 4, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2023)
Saturdays, September 23 — November 4, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2023)
Saturdays, September 23 — November 4, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2023)
Saturdays, September 23 — November 4, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
September 2023
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2023)
Saturdays, September 23 — November 4, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2023)
Saturdays, September 23 — November 4, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…
July 2023
Speak Up! 2023 Virtual Creative Writing Summer Camp for Teens
6 days: Mon – Sat, July 24-29, 2023 FREE TUITION! Live Author Q&A: 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET Workshops: 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET (5 simultaneous virtual “cabins”) Mentorships (30 minutes/1 on 1 for each kid) 2:30-3:30/4 p.m. ET Free and open to all, priority given to Miami-Dade County students Speak Up! Summer Camp is a six-day virtual creative writing camp for students in grades 6-12 to brainstorm activities, craft exercises, and engage in workshops established by poets and fiction writers. Campers will participate daily in master classes with best-selling authors,…