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.
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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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Latinx Heritage Month
To celebrate her YA debut, Running, author Natalia Sylvester joined ABC and Barrio Writers for a virtual Live Write-In and Author visit for young writers in 6th-12th grade.
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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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Fall Adult Classes Announced
With classes in poetry, fiction, and more, ABC has just the thing to spark your next writing project.
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