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92NY’s Goldman Center for Children and Family provides an exceptional array of programs designed to support children at every stage of their development.
Literary Arts (Extracurricular)
This long-running program inspires New York City public high school students to connect with contemporary and classic literature by attending Poetry Center readings and meeting with featured authors.
Founded in 1987, the Project engages approximately 1,500 students each year from 15 high schools and is free-of-charge for students and their schools.
Salman Rushdie speaks with high school students at 92NY, 2017. Photo by Nancy Crampton.
About
In recognition of a generous gift from the Amber Walker Estate in memory of Christopher Lightfoot Walker, the Poetry Center’s Schools Project has been renamed the 92NY Christopher Lightfoot Walker Literature Project.
Chris was a longtime volunteer at the Poetry Center, making transcriptions of audio recordings from our archive that were models of their kind. This gift honors his commitment to the belief that widespread access to great literature can change young people’s lives.
Meet the Author
Students and teachers are invited to an unforgettable evening with award-winning authors and rising stars. Enjoy pizza, ask your burning questions during a lively Q&A, and then experience the author’s public reading. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired!
Authors who have participated in the Project over the years include Salman Rushdie, Patti Smith, Jamaica Kincaid, Tony Kushner, Adrienne Rich, Zadie Smith, David Mitchell, Nadine Gordimer, Sandra Cisneros, Grace Paley, Mario Vargas Llosa, August Wilson, Arthur Miller, Lucille Clifton, E. L. Doctorow and many others.
Press & Testimonials
New York Times journalist Amanda M. Fairbanks wrote about the Schools Project. Read the full article.
Support
Donor support allows 92NY to bring the resources of the Unterberg Poetry Center to more than 1,500 students from 15 New York City high schools each year. Readings by acclaimed authors animate the written word while classroom training and 92NY workshops provide a forum for students to transform their own thoughts into words on a page.
