This page covers TSW activities and events carried out from time to time. Also announces courses and services offered.
21/06/2025
Every artifact holds a story. This summer, discover yours!
Join our Story Safari – a creative adventure for students from Grades 5–12.
Through museum visits, team activities, and guided writing sessions, let history, culture, and imagination lead the way.
🗓️ July 14–26, 2025 | 📍Karachi
📩 [email protected] | 📱 +92-301-8221580
11/06/2025
🦁 Story Safari: Hunting for Ideas in Museums!
Calling all young writers and curious minds in Grades 5–8 and 9–12! Join The School of Writing this July to explore museums, spark your imagination, and create stories that come to life! ✨
🗓️ July 11–20, 2025
📍Karachi
📧 [email protected]
📱 +92-301-8221580
18/05/2025
There's so much one can learn from visiting museums!
The impact of colonialism at a glance Tapestry put on display showcases key figures from British, Indian and Chinese history
11/04/2025
📚 Inviting Students to a Reading & Writing Workshop!
Join us for an inspiring session with author *Maham Khwaja,* as we explore themes of "home" in her book *The Home We Make*. This interactive workshop is perfect for students (middle school and up) and adults alike!
📅 Saturday, April 12, 2025
⏰ 11 a.m. EST (8:00 p.m. Pakistan Time)
📍 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Register Here: [bit.Jy/homewemake25](bit.Jy/homewemake25)
The workshop is being organized by the NextGen Youth Advisory Board whose magic inspires the work we do at The School of Writing. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with a live author discussion and deepen their love for literature!
📢 Empowering Voices, Transforming Communities 🌍
Over the past 3 months, The School of Writing successfully carried out a training program on Participatory Visual Research across five districts in Sindh.
125 incredible women who serve as Climate Champions in Sanghar, Thatta, Badin, Umerkot and Kambar Shahdadkot engaged in storytelling, photography, and participatory research to advocate for climate resilience, gender empowerment, and economic stability.
Funded by Pathfinder International and supported by local partners, this initiative empowered women to share real stories from their communities.
🔍 Stay tuned as we take you through their inspiring journey!
25/11/2024
Teachers, get ready to inspire 👩🏫
- Hands-on Activities
- Storytelling
- Language Games
Our upcoming program will train selected teachers to lead a special night of literacy and creativity for families.
If you’re passionate about creative teaching, this is for you!
Follow us to be the first to hear the full announcement.
11/11/2024
💡 Imagine a night where families gather to read, write, create, and celebrate learning together.
That’s what Family Nights is all about!
Soon, the School of Writing will launch a program that brings schools and families together for a night of joy and learning.
Curious to learn more? Watch this space for the big reveal!
17/10/2024
📢 We’re Hiring! 📢
Position: Executive Assistant
Join The School of Writing (TSW) as our new Executive Assistant!
Do you have excellent communication skills, experience in managing projects, and a knack for coordination? We want YOU to be part of our team!
Send your CV to: [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 25th October 2024
No phone calls, please.
14/06/2024
Opportunity for Students, Journalists, and Writers!
Join Beena Sarwar, acclaimed journalist and editor, for an in-person writing workshop! Learn from her extensive experience in human rights, media, and peace efforts. Connect with fellow writers and journalists in this unique opportunity.
Date: June 15th Saturday
Time: 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: 310 S Abel Street, Milpitas CA
Fee: $50 (Group Discount for 3 or more @ 10%)
Zelle or Venmo [email protected]
About Beena Sarwar:
Beena Sarwar, a Pakistani multimedia journalist, editor, and documentary filmmaker, focuses on human rights, gender, media, peace, extremism, violence, and South Asia. A Nieman Fellow at Harvard University in 2006 and a Fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School in 2007, she has taught journalism at Princeton University, Brown University, and Harvard Summer School. She has contributed to global media outlets such as New York Times, Guardian, Al Jazeera, and CNN. Editor of Aman ki Asha, and founder member of the Pakistan-India People’s Action for Peace and Democracy, she is also a co-founder of the South Asia Peace Action Network, with three decades of fostering peace and dialogue in the region. She is also founder and Editor-in-chief of Sapan News Network, a syndicated news and features service launched in August 2022.
Register Now: https://rb.gy/6glbtd
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to grow and learn. See you there!
13/06/2024
Our Director, Mohsin Tejani is also part of this year's Rising Loaves program at the Lawrence History Center with Mary Guerrero and Lee Krishnan.
Best wishes to the ABL team and the organizers!
The Rising Loaves summer writing leaders spent time planning this afternoon with program co-director Mary Guerrero!
2024 marks the 10th summer for our middle school program, The Rising Loaves: Andover Bread Loaf at Lawrence History Center.
The theme this summer is: "We Are Story Weavers"
The program will run from July 8 - July 26, 2024. More information may be found at https://lawrencehistory.org/education/summer
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The program is made possible through funding from the Stearns and Russell Trusts, Andover Bread Loaf, the Essex County Community Foundation Greater Lawrence Summer Fund, and the Rogers Family Foundation. Lunch will be provided through a partnership with the Lawrence Public Schools Summer Meals program.
The 'Final Reading & Community Open House' will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, Noon - 2:00 pm and is made possible, in part, by a storytelling grant awarded by Mass Humanities. Event details to come!
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More about the ' : A Year of Storytelling' grant program at: https://masshumanities.org/active-grants/mh50-storytelling-grants/
Everything I've written is personal - it's the only way I know how to write. Charlie Kaufman