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.

Our programs
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. Due to COVID-19, ABC programs are virtual through June 2021.

ABC News
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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Our Executive Director Says Goodbye
After nearly a decade of service, our Executive Director, Syed Ali Haider, will be stepping down from his role at the end of this month and joining the Advisory Council.
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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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