“In Quickness is Truth”: Bilingual Writing Workshop with Frank Báez

Wed, Jun 11 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Virtual

Apple Bank everyone is welcome here Immigrant Heritage Month Immigrant Services Spanish


The sci-fi writer Ray Bradbury once said: “In quickness is truth. The faster you blurt, the more swiftly you write, the more honest you are.”

Join celebrated Dominican poet and writer Frank Báez as we tackle the fear of the blank page! Baez will discuss his writing career in the Dominican Republic, read some poetry, and lead short writing exercises designed to help participants overcome writer’s block. Whether you’re an experienced creative writer or trying it out for the first time, this workshop will help you find the words to express yourself—in English or in Spanish.

Spanish-language support will be provided. For more information, email immigrantservices@bklynlibrary.org

Registration required.

 

"En la rapidez está la verdad": Taller de escritura bilingüe con Frank Báez

Miércoles, 11 de junio, 11am–12pm

Programa virtual

El escritor de ciencia ficción Ray Bradbury dijo una vez: "En la rapidez está la verdad. Entre más rápido te sueltas, más rápido escribes, más honesto eres".

Únase al célebre poeta y escritor dominicano Frank Báez para enfrentarnos al miedo a la página en blanco. Báez hablará de su carrera como escritor en la República Dominicana, leerá algunos poemas y dirigirá breves ejercicios de escritura diseñados para ayudar a participantes a superar el bloqueo del escritor. Ya sea usted un escritor creativo con experiencia o lo intente por primera vez, este taller le ayudará a encontrar las palabras para expresarse, en inglés o en español.

Habrá apoyo en español. Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a immigrantservices@bklynlibrary.org

Se requiere inscripción.

This program is organized by Words Without Borders in partnership with Brooklyn Public Library’s Outreach Services Department. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

The “Everyone is Welcome Here” World Language Series is provided through the generous support of Apple Bank, celebrating over 25 years in Brooklyn and over 160 years of neighborhood banking in greater New York. Visitapplebank.com for more information.

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