Our Workshops

Come write the world with US! No matter which class you choose, you’ll become a better writer and communicator,

and you’ll hold your head a little higher knowing you’re a published author. This is your space, where your voice

will be heard, and you’ll be surrounded by supportive teachers and peers. If you haven’t experienced an

Uptown Stories workshop yet, this is the perfect time to give it a try. Don’t wait, classes fill up fast!

Our workshops are Pay-What-You-Can for every family–no exceptions, no proof of income needed. 

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Jane LeCroy

Jane
Fun Facts About Me!

Jane fronts the band The Icebergs and was a part of Sister Spit, the famed west coast women’s poetry troupe!

Stacy Davidowitz

Stacy
Fun Facts About Me!

Stacy once sang the National Anthem solo for a NY Jets game! She was 16 at the time.

Dorkys Ramos

Dorkys
Fun Facts About Me!

When she's not at US, Dorkys spends her time painting and illustrating!

Miss Lasko-Gross

Miss
Fun Facts About Me!

Miss once played a zombie in a low-budget horror movie.

Alejandra Ramos Riera

Alejandra
Fun Facts About Me!

Alejandra achieved a 2021 Emmy nod for Voice Over Actress in La Cucarachita Martina’s Musical Adventure!

Luis Rivera Figueroa

Luis
Fun Facts About Me!

Luis’ first job was at Cold Stone Creamery where he performed mini ice cream ball juggling shows while preparing orders!

Uptown Stories has helped me come out of my shell and explore my imagination. My writing has become more complex and descriptive over the years. It is helpful and fun to anyone who is interested in writing or not!

Kayla

Student

Being able to expand my mind in a loving and supportive environment has shaped my mind in so many wonderful ways, and I'm eternally grateful for it. I've come a long way, and it's all thanks to the community at Uptown Stories.

Susannah

Student

I feel like if I hadn't taken Girls Rising, I wouldn't have become a better writer, and I wouldn't have met some friends who have changed my life.

Xanthe

Student

My daughter takes her writing seriously because Uptown Stories takes her seriously.

Kimberly

Parent

When it's Monday, I'm so excited for class to start! Favorite time of the week! Uptown Stories made me like writing even more.

Tallulah

Student

I would not be the writer I am today without Uptown Stories.

Elias

Alumnus

Thanks to [Uptown Stories], a passing interest has become a passion.

Gerry

Parent

My daughter’s writing has improved tremendously. She loves writing now. She can sit for hours and let her imagination fly.

Annie

Parent