The Free Black Women's Library presents Reading & Writing with Purpose/1

Schedule

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm

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The Free Black Women's Library Reading Room | Brooklyn, NY

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A two part writing workshop on reading like a writer, the fundamentals of writing and the ins and outs of the publishing industry.
About this Event

The Free Black Women's Library
presents
Reading and Writing with Purpose
A Two part workshops led by Tamela Gordon
Saturday, January 17
Saturday, January 24
3PM - 4.30PM
Facilitator's Bio:
Tamela Julia Gordon is a New York City-based writer, editor, community organizer, and literacy activist. Her first book, Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land was released in 2024 to critical acclaim. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Essence, Elle, American Library Association, and more. She's currently completing her second book, She Writes to Live, published by Row House Publishing.



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The Free Black Women's Library Reading Room, 226 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, United States

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