We believe in the power of
words.
Austin Bat Cave is a creative community. Our writing programs empower students to find their voices and tell their stories.
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Young people yearn to share, express, reflect, and understand one another. Our volunteer tutors not only engage students with creative, hands-on curriculum, but also make the writing classroom fun and inspiring. Austin Bat Cave’s tutors work one-on-one with youth to inspire these burgeoning authors with a passion for reading, writing, and learning.
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Welcome to our new ED & Program Director!
ABC is thrilled to welcome Leticia Urieta as our Executive Director and Xochitl Gonzalez as our Program Director this fall! Join us for our Anthology Release Party on Saturday, September 28th to meet them and celebrate our incredible students in our newest collection of student writing, Face Your Fears.
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Two ABC Students Win Fresh Ink Contest!
We're proud of Kayla and T. Wolf who were named two of the three winners of The Texas Book Festival's Fresh Ink Writing Contest!
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Have You Seen the Bat Mobile Around Town?
During 2023, our mobile library (the Bat Mobile) gave out 650 free books to kids and families at schools, parks, community events, and more! We're currently seeking donations to restock the Bat Mobile for 2024 outings. To help, email Leticia@austinbatcave.org.
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Pandemic's Labyrinth!
Our 13th anthology of student writing is here and it may be our most beautiful and interactive anthology yet. Featuring an introduction by bestselling novelist Kristen Arnett, this anthology is as inventive, innovative, and inspiring as our students.
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Welcome Richard Z. Santos!
Austin writer and teacher Richard Z. Santos is the next Executive Director of Austin Bat Cave!
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ABC Raises More than $5,000 for Winter Storm Relief
Thanks to our generous community, ABC was able to purchase more than $5,000 in food, diaper, water, and other essentials for Austin families in need.
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ABC Supports Austin Justice Coalition
From the proceeds of our Spectacular Summer Seminar Festival, we were able to donate over $1700 to Austin Justice Coalition.
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ABC Alum Earns National Recognition
Former ABC student Maddy Dietz was recently named the National Student Poet of the Midwest region which also came with a $5,000 cash award.
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