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.

Kate Reuther

Kate
Fun Facts About Me!

Kate is a lifelong New Yorker and has lived in Washington Heights since 2003 with her two kids.

Tess Michaelson

Tess
Fun Facts About Me!

Tess has an identical twin!

Cassidy Guinada

Cassidy
Fun Facts About Me!

Cassidy has been to the midnight release of every Hunger Games movie.

Nicco Diaz

Nicco
Fun Facts About Me!

I LOVE science, incorporating it into my writing often, and once memorized the Periodic Table of Elements.

Nelson Diaz-Marcano

Nelson
Fun Facts About Me!

The first time I ever came up with a story was because I was afraid of a pig!

Kat Li

Kat
Fun Facts About Me!

I met Pelé once and even shook his hand (on a soccer field in Rio de Janeiro).

Rosy Douge-Charles

Rosy
Fun Facts About Me!

I appear in a episode of Raising Kaanan for like 5 seconds. I can show you a clip I swear.

Daemond Arrindell

Daemond
Fun Facts About Me!

In a previous life I was a life guard at Jones Beach!

Gina Goico

Gina
Fun Facts About Me!

I love climbing trees and dancing. I also play some bass guitar!

Hanin Awwad

Hanin
Fun Facts About Me!

I have very flexible fingers and love watching historical documentaries!

Molly Horan

Molly
Fun Facts About Me!

My middle school superlative was most likely to save the turtles!

Kai Naima Williams

Kai Naima
Fun Facts About Me!

I am fascinated by fortune-telling and enjoy giving my friends I Ching readings!

Geeta Fleck

Geeta
Fun Facts About Me!

Geeta lives on the Upper West Side with her husband and daughter where she weaves, knits, crochets, and plays with her cat Tito!

Michael Wiener

Michael
Fun Facts About Me!

I am the co-captain of an annual high school reunion football game known as the "Wiener Bowl".

I've met a fantastic group of people and become a much better writer. Kate and the rest of the staff are hardworking and fun to work with.

Joseph

Student

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

Kimberly

Parent

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

Annie

Parent

I love the teachers, love the community, have made SO many new friends. I feel like I can express myself through writing, and I couldn’t do that before. Everyone should be a part of Uptown Stories!

Isabella

Student

I really appreciate the fact that every every student has a voice in their class. They trust each other and they listen to each other. All of this is happening because Uptown Stories has created a community of learners where everyone learns from each other.

Nina

Parent

Writing used to be something that was just work; something we have to do at school. However, now it's a way for me to express different things, and it's much more enjoyable now that there is a place where everyone has the same passion for writing that I do.

Anna

Student

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

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