We Write Las Vegas
@wewritelv
HISTORY
Writers JM and Sheila wanted a way to bring their passion for writing and community to Las Vegas.
As Asian American writers, they saw a need for supporting emerging writers and together with Kundiman, they planned their first free writing events.
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Established in 2023, We Write Las Vegas offers writing classes/events for Asian American Writers and for those who support them.
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MISSION
WeWrite! is dedicated to supporting creative writing by Asian American Pacific Islanders. We are Asian American co-founders, and we believe that more Asian American stories need to be told. Asian American Pacific Islanders are one of the fastest growing groups in the country and make up 12% of the Las Vegas area (US Census and American Community Survey for Clark County/Greater Las Vegas). The AAPI experience is not a monolith; the diaspora is inclusive of multiple perspectives and nuances. We support Asian American Pacific Islander narratives through building community, providing resources, and nurturing creative growth.
We welcome all people who support AAPI voices.
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Offering a safe and inclusive environment in person and virtually
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Highlighting underrepresented voices in classroom materials and resources
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Celebrating a new generation of writers' progress and accomplishments
TEAM
JM Huck (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist, and her chapbook of poetry is forthcoming. Previously, she worked for The Neon Museum and led STEAM programming at the College of Southern Nevada Planetarium. She now coordinates the Clark County Poet Laureate Program.
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Sheila Navarro (she/her) was born in Cavite, Philippines, grew up in Suisun City, California and is now a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a middle and high school English teacher and is currently working at College of Southern Nevada. She received fellowships from Community of Writers and Napa Valley Writers’ Conference and published work in SF Culture Trip and Mercury News. Sheila is writing a collection of short stories titled ‘Otherland,' inspired from her Pinay upbringing listening to ‘90s R&B music.
JM Huck & Sheila Navarro
COMMUNITY
"I had a blast with We Write! It totally boosted my descriptive skills. The class setting was awesome, and those exercises about writing in the Wetlands Park environment really made my writing pop with details."
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Angelo M.
“I’ve never attended a writing workshop before, but Sheila and JM’s We Write/Kundiman Class was both fun and inspirational! Looking forward to the next one!”
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Brian A.
"DJ BStang"
"I attended my first ever creative writing class at Wetlands Park with Sheila and JM. I had the best experience and can’t wait for their next event!"
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Raquel A
DJ Wives LV