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#LunarNewYear is coming to a close, which means it's time to share your new year's wishes! New Wordslinger Katie told us about how her family celebrates: "One of my favorite parts of Lunar New Year has always been when each member of my family takes turns sharing a new year's wish. Some are silly like I hope you win the lottery and others are more serious like I hope you stay safe and healthy. Thinking about these traditions, what are you wishing for this year? What's your favorite tradition and why do you like it?"

In this episode Robert Love shows us how to create our very own comic book characters, and then we'll write about them. #writingprompt #blackhistorymonth #artlesson #youthprograms #literacy #education #creativewriting #superheroes #graphicnovel #drawing #artdemo #creativity #homeschooling #nonprofit If you're new to Ink TV, take a sec to watch our Intro to the Method video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_n-HNFBarU&t... Share your writing with us by emailing your work to [email protected]. Or post it on Instagram - tag us @916ink and use the #inkathome About 916 Ink: We are based in Sacramento, California, and we empower youth through creative writing. Website: https://www.916ink.org Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/916Ink Instagram: @916ink Twitter: @916_INK

"I don’t want to regret not doing it later." This is what high school senior Dean told Wordslinger Nena when asked what inspires him to keep going, to write, to create his digital illustrations, even when he's feeling anxious or stuck. #inspirationalquote #youthvoices Read more and see his art here! https://www.916ink.org//an-unexpected-love-story-breaking-

916 Ink, B Street Theatre, AND Stories on Stage? The best Zoom meeting you'll attend this week. Come and feel all the good feels from youth actors performing the genius words of youth writers. And, it's FREE. Register & find out more info here: https://www.storiesonstagesacramento.org/ @bstreettheatre Stories on Stage Sacramento

WOW. And - in just a few weeks, we will be publishing our 200th!! Keep your peepers peeled for an announcement about how to get the limited edition anniversary anthology #youthwriting

Empowerment through writing! In this episode Jay shows your young writer how to revise and improve their writing with this short and simple prompt. Have your child select a piece they've already written, or watch an earlier Ink TV episode and write something new to work with. Then watch this episode and work on expanding the sentences with detail!... #creativewriting #distancelearning #youth #homeschooling For full video click below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N70onE4D-1A&t=5s

#Election stress getting to you? Writing is an excellent antidote. That's why we've partnered with the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (@GirlScoutsHCC) on a special (and free) event this Saturday, centered around #advocacy and civic awareness. In our 1 hour workshop as part of the day-long Hidden Figures of Voting Rights and Advocacy event, #girls and non-binary youth ages 10-17 will learn how to use their voices, through writing and storytelling, to help shape the wo...rld they want to see. Open to all girls and non-binary youth ages 10-17, whether Girl Scouts or not! And it's #free! Find out more here: https://www.gshccvirtual.org//hidden-figures-of-voting-rig

This piece of #youthwriting may be from the 2016 election - but still relevant. Use YOUR voice today and #vote for the world you want our youth to grow up in.

¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! (Happy Day of the Dead) If you missed our Friday video post about this celebration, watch here:

Have a happy and safe #Halloween! What do YOU think this monster in the attic looks like? Let your spooky imagination run wild! #writingprompt

It's nearly Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! In this week's episode of Ink TV, Aida Perez from the Latino Center for Arts and Culture tells us all about this special event and its significance to Mexican culture - and invites you to join the Latino Center at their upcoming drive-through Día de los Muertos celebration! Check it out! @latinocenterartculture #diadelosmuertos #creativewriting #distancelearning... https://youtu.be/L9upl3I9HXc

It's #nationalcatday! Do YOU have a fantastic (or fantastical) cat story to share? #creativewriting #pets #youthprogram #nonprofit #empowerment Robert J. McGarvey Elementary School City of Rancho Cordova Government

Have you heard about "Sacramento Healthy HeART and Mind Collaborative"? This "new program...combines artists, community mentors, and mental-health support to assist students most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures." 916 Ink is proud to participate in this effort! We will be launching in F.C. Joyce Elementary School in Twin Rivers Unified School District and Will C. Wood Middle School in Sacramento City Unified School District. Read more: https://sacramento...cityexpress.com//city-brings-art-and-me/ Jay Schenirer City of Sacramento, Government Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Sacramento County - Government

Attention parents and teachers! 916 Ink has tons of FREE resources to help with your distance learning. Check out what homeschooling mom Shanna at the video blog "Making Everyday Magic" has to say about using our prompts with her reluctant writer - and get inspired with our full prompt library on our own site and YouTube channel!

THIS FRIDAY: Join us at La Familia Counseling Center, Inc.'s drive-through #trunkortreat at our Maple Neighborhood Center Campus. 3-5 pm, Oct 30, details on the flyer!

It's Alive!! In this week's episode of Ink TV, Jay and Dorothy get you in the Halloween spirit with the "Sympathetic Monster" prompt. Do you have a favorite monster? What does it look like? How big is your monster? ... https://youtu.be/6eCd5zIbqUs See more

Have you been watching Ink TV? With our second season of Ink TV underway, we thought it was a good time to sit down with host Jay Oatis and talk about the show and what’s to come! https://www.916ink.org///10/15/behind-the-scenes-of-ink-tv #distancelearning #homeschooling #creativewriting #youtubestars

Have you seen the latest feature exhibit at the Crocker Art Museum (which BTW has reopened for scheduled visits!)? We love the gorgeous and whimsical play with colors and food in the #waynethiebaud pieces - and we also love how #art inspires us to #write -- PROMPT IDEA: Best Dessert Ever. Write about your favorite dessert or sweet treat. Is it a particular treat served at a certain time of year made by somebody special or is it something you can get anywhere and anytime? Wha...t makes it so special? When was the last time you had this treat? Write about any memories or thoughts that come up! Looking for more prompts? www.916ink.org/prompts