Jack Straw Cultural Center started working with Genesee Hill Elementary School second graders in 2020 to create poetry on and off the page. Genesee Hill is a collaborative, respectful community that advocates for social justice, provides a sense of belonging, and cultivate curiosity. Genesee Hill is known for its rigorous academic program, holistic learning, and building strong relationships with families.

Genesee Hill Projects
Photo of a blue sky with the moon visible in the middle and leaves in the bottom right. Text reads Bringing Hope. Genesee Hill Elementary 1st and 2nd Grade Poetry. Jack Straw Cultural Center and Genesee Hill Elementary School with Vicky Edmonds, Jack Straw Writer

Genesee Hill Elementary: Bringing Hope 2026 READ MORE >

Colors fading from purple at the top to blue at the bottom, with white text reading The Daylight Waits for Me

Genesee Hill Elementary: The Daylight Waits for Me 2025 READ MORE >

Genesee Hill Elementary: Better Than We Are Alone 2024 READ MORE >

A child's hands making the shape of a heart with the sun shining through it.

Genesee Hill Elementary: Sharing Light 2022 READ MORE >

Genesee Hill Elementary: A Secret Song 2020 READ MORE >

Youth Program Projects
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Check out Jack Straw’s books of poetry produced through our youth programs.
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Youth Programs

Jack Straw provides several different types of in-school and out of school programs for youth. Find out more about the types of programs we offer.

Programs for the Blind/Visually Impaired

Since 1995, Jack Straw has provided access and training in audio production for blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages.

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Interested in working with Jack Straw as a resident artist, volunteer, teaching artist, or staff member?

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Here you’ll find past podcasts from our Soundpages, Artist of the Week and Writers Programs.

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