Author Archives: Day Eight

Reading of New Poems Reflecting the Jewish Experience

Day Eight is pleased to invite our community to an online reading of poems published in our October, 2024, Jewish Experience special section of the Mid-Atlantic Review. This event will include reading by twenty-three poets published in the section, hosted by editors Ori Z. Soltes and Robert Bettmann and guest host Rabbi Sarah Tasman. Register […]

Youth and Parent/Caregiver Pair Writing Workshop Sunday April 6th at Shepherd Library

Day Eight is pleased to provide a special opportunity for participants in our pre-professional writing program for women and girls: a youth and parent/guardian pair poetry workshop. This unique event, modeled after our Back to School with Joy workshops, will take place Sunday, April 6th, from 2:00-4:00pm at the Shepherd Park Library. Recognizing the challenge […]

Spring 2025 Women and Girls Writing Program Graduation Reading Saturday March 29th

Day Eight invites our community to a poetry reading celebrating the Spring 2025 Women and Girls Writing Program this Saturday, March 29th, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave NW. The reading will include youth participants in the program, who have spent the semester growing their writing skills with […]