Category: Book Club

Book Study: Above Ground & Counting Descent by Clint Smith

Book Study: Above Ground & Counting Descent by Clint Smith

Join NCWP Co-Director and creative writing professor, Sarah Pape, for an exploration of author, poet, and educator, Clint Smith’s two poetry collections, Counting Descent and Above Ground. We’ll read and discuss the books, as well as write our own poems in response to Smith’s work. The book study will culminate with Clint Smith’s poetry reading on Chico State campus. Upon registration we will mail you both books. Register here.

Zoom Discussions: March 27th, 4:00-5:00 pm, April 3rd, 4:00-5:00 pm, April 10th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Readings (optional): Clint Smith will be reading on the Chico State campus twice on April 11th: 3:00 pm (poetry), 7:30 pm (Book In Common)

Contact Sarah Pape with any questions at spape@csuchico.edu

NCWP Listening-Pod & Walking “Book Club”

NCWP Listening-Pod & Walking “Book Club”

This spring the Northern California Writing project is excited to offer a three-part “book club” series that will help educators connect to themselves, nature, and each other by intentionally carving out time to walk outside and listen to restorative podcasts in community. During each two-hour session, teachers will listen to a podcast while exploring outdoor spaces, journaling, sketching, and discussing takeaways. We will be providing a notebook and flair pens to all attending.

  • Session One: March 25th, 10:00AM-12:00PM
  • Session Two: April 22nd, 10:00AM-12:00PM
  • Session Three: May 20th, 10:00AM-12:00PM

The activities are free of charge. All educators with access to the community locations are encouraged to register as soon as possible.


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