Mighty Writers in the News

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Every child has a story to tell. As some wrote down their favorite ones, others shared their own writing Saturday in front of the Benjamin Franklin Institute during the second annual MightyFest hosted by the Mighty Writers.

‘Queer Eye’ stopped by Mighty Writers before heading out of Philadelphia

Mighty Writers offers tailored summer camps at several locations.

Mighty Writers sends books to detained children.

In a city where only 30 percent of eight grade students are reading and writing at grade level, Mighty Writers emphasizes writing skills as a pathway to success.

A Mighty Christmas Fiesta

So what are best practices when it comes to teaching kids to write well? The Washington Post posed this question in a Q&A to author Dave Eggers and educator/writer Tim Whitaker.

Tim Whitaker knows the power of words.

Mighty Writers is launching its Camden programs with a limited summer slate, but plans to expand to a more complete schedule in September.

Philadelphia’s Richard “Tre” Jenkins recently received the email of his life, an acceptance letter from Harvard University.

“Mighty Writers felt like a home for me,” the 18-year-old told Whyy Radio.

Teen who was once homeless heads to Harvard on a full scholarship