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Spoken Interludes is the primary program of Wordsville Inc, a non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization. Wordsville's commitment is to develop, nurture, and present writing in our community through the Spoken Interludes reading series and through Spoken Interludes Next, an outreach writing program for at-risk teenagers.
Spoken Interludes Next is an eight to ten week writing course where eleventh grade students, in small groups of six to eight, work with professional writers to learn how to write their own short story. The program culminates in a graduation reading for the students that family, friends, and the public all attend for free. Since its inception in 2001, Spoken Interludes Next has been providing the next generation with communication skills, resourcefulness, and self-esteem. Spoken Interludes Next is currently serving students in the Downtown Business High School, the William Tell Aggelar High School (for boys in the juvenile detention system), and Thoreau High School and is in the process of expanding to other schools in the LA Unified Public School System and in New York! Check back for more news. Spoken Interludes Next would not be possible without the incredible support, commitment, and time of Elizabeth Berman and Michael Kearns. And special thanks to the many gifted writers who teach the classes. If you are interested in being part of our outreach program or would like more information, please contact us.
"Every now and then, I meet someone through this business of writing who makes me feel amazement at my luck in having some excuse to have our paths cross, DeLauné is one of those people. I so admire her dedication and willingness to work to make the world a better place through Spoken Interludes." Jan Burke, award-winning, best-selling writer 
Community of Donors Just as writers are dependent on words, Wordsville, Inc. is dependent on individuals and foundations whose generous support allows Spoken Interludes Next to make a difference in so many lives. Benefactor ($5,000 and above): Cars for Causes, Linda and Michael Connelly, Department of Cultural Affairs City of Los Angeles, Yeardley Smith Sponsors ($1,000 –$4,999): Elizabeth Nell Dubus Founders ($500–$999): Patricia and Robert Crais, The Horchow Family Angels ($250–$499): Jane Putch Patrons ($100–$249): T. Jefferson Parker Partners ($50–$99): Mimi Latt Friend ($25–$49): This list reflects giving in the 2007-2008 fiscal year. All levels of support include acknowledgement on the website and in the Spoken Interludes reading series programs with the exception of the Friend level, which is only on the website.
If you would like to be part of our community of giving, tax-deductible contributions may be mailed to: Spoken Interludes 1705 North Commonwealth Avenue #8 Los Angeles, CA 90027 Tax ID number available on request. Thank you for your kind support. |
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