The Writers of Oya project aims to teach middle school girls, particularly girls of color,
how to compose poetry as a skill to both express and assert themselves.

Step 1

Allow yourself to immerse in an environment that creates confidence, self reflection, and self exploration.

Step 2

Learn the art of Slam poetry in regards to composition, speech, and performance strategies..

Step 3

Participate in community poetry slams culminating to our featured program 'Poets in the Park': to perform pieces created during our sessions

Meet the Moderator

Ashanti Files

Poet, Author, Registered Nurse & Founder of
​Writers of Oya
Being a mother to a middle schooler is no easy task! Every day I learn something new from my daughter. It means so much to me that other mothers trust me to impart some of my acquired life skills and share them with other young ladies during a critical time in their development. 

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