Community writing center for adult writers and young authors, from beginners to professionals.

LITERARY CENTER

The School One LitCenter is a dynamic community writing center serving adult writers and young authors, from beginners to professionals. We bring writing classes, publication opportunities, and special events to R.I. students all year long. With our flagship creative writing program, Write Rhode Island, we partner with public and private schools, the Rhode Island homeschool network, and public libraries.

Through our partnerships and collaborations, School One's LitCenter has created a vibrant and dynamic writing community in Rhode Island, where we have fostered a supportive and empowering environment for writers of all levels to thrive.

ADULT
WRITERS

Adult writers can enroll in evening classes ranging from screenwriting, to memoir, science fiction to poetry, or participate in a book club or a writing critique group.

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YOUTH
WRITERS

Young writers (grades 7-12) from across the state participate in our Write Rhode Island programs, including our flagship creative writing contest, after-school classes, and our drop-in LitLab.

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INTERGENERATIONAL
PROGRAMS

Adults and School One students learn together, fostering a sense of shared understanding through our Intergenerational Book Clubs and classes that bring together the young and young at heart.

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OUR PARTNERS

R.I. Center for the Book

The R.I. Center for the Book provides books and learning opportunities for schools, libraries, and other organizations throughout Rhode Island.

Visit the R.I. Center for the Book website.

LitArts RI

LitArts RI is organization serving content creators, fans and literary organizations in R.I.

Visit the Visit LitArts RI website.

International Women Writers Guild

The International Women Writers Guild (IWWG) is an inclusive global literary arts community that empowers women and women-identified writers through workshops and community that foster growth..

Visit the Guild website.

Hamilton House

Hamilton House is an adult learning center and member organization that inspires and enhances its members lives through stimulating interaction with ideas and friends.

Visit the Hamilton House website.

GOAT HILL

The Providence meeting place of writers Ann Hood, Hester Kaplan and Taylor Polites. Goat Hill’s writing seminars, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring offer learning opportunities to writers at all experience levels.

We Are All Readers

We Are ALL Readers works to create a more empathetic world by increasing access to diverse children’s books and creators, celebrating and supporting the work of historically marginalized authors and illustrators, and encouraging young people to share their own stories.

Visit the We Are ALL Readers website.

R.I. Writing Project

The Rhode Island Writing Project (RIWP) supports teacher well-being and professional practice by supporting their agency and empowerment.

Visit the R.I. Writers Project website.

Trinity Reperatory Company

Trinity Reperatory Company presents Write Here! Write Now! An annual student playwriting competition for high school students in New Engalnd.

Visit Trinity's website and learn more about Write Here! Write Now!

Write Rhode Island Announced Winners

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CONTACT

For more information about School One's LitCenter, contact Diana Champa, call (401) 331-2497, or complete our online inquiry form.

“Word has gotten out about the collaboration with students offered through School One’s LitCenter. When members heard about the success of the Intergenerational book club, they said, ‘sign me up!’”
— Jessica Haley, Executive Director, Hamilton House

“WriteRI had an incredible impact on the teens at Westerly Library. We're grateful for the opportunity we had to participate in such a great program!”

— Kelsey Matthews, Teen Librarian, Westerly Public Library

“The WriteRI workshops allow us to offer teens the opportunity to explore their voice, use their creative talents and imagination, and develop their writing skills with the help of a published author, right here in our library.”

— Linda Archetto, Head of Teen Services, Cranston Public Library

“I’m excited about our new offerings this fall at School One’s LitCenter—expanding into genres like poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and publishing, in addition to our existing fiction and personal essay/memoir workshops.”

— Ethan Gilsdorf, Author & GrubStreet Providence Coordinator

“I was blown away by the imagination, self-esteem and confidence displayed by young authors in the WriteRI competition. We are proud to partner with School One, to support students’ growth as writers.”

— Pawtucket Credit Union

“Fostering creative writing especially in young adults is critical to lifelong learning and an appreciation for all artistic mediums. Kudos to WriteRI!”

— Sponsor and Judge, Bank RI

LITERARY CENTER

Write Rhode Island Announced Winners

At School One, we teach students to think, write, analyze, and create. As a community, we treat each other with care and respect. We appreciate each other’s differences as people and as learners.