Liberando Nuestras Voces is a creative writing program for adolescent Latinx girls that uses writing and art for self-reflection, expression, and well-being. Grounded in cultural and linguistic responsiveness, it encourages participants to share their truths through fierce, authentic writing. Held weekly from September 2025 to May 2026 at the San Leandro Public Library, the program includes mentor texts by women of color authors, pláticas (community-based conversations) with local women artists, and a culminating public reception where girls read a piece, showcase their artwork, and receive certificates. Rooted in joy, play, and social justice, the program affirms Latinx identities and fosters transformation through storytelling. Grant funds will support art and literary materials, program outreach, and artwork showcasing materials for the closing public reception.
Liberando Nuestras Voces establishes innovative, culturally and linguistically sustaining creative writing spaces that grow the next generation of Latinx women writers. Recognizing the connections between identity, language, and culture, we offer creative writing workshops for adolescent Latinx girls that invite them to use writing and art as tools for self-reflection, expression, and well-being through mentor texts written by BIPOC writers and pláticas with local women of color artists.

