Whatcom READS invites writers of all ages and experience levels to submit original work for its annual writing challenge, Whatcom WRITES. This year’s prompt is legacies, which is inspired by Whatcom READS 2024 featured title, Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk by Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe. Submission deadline is Oct. 15. Find out more here.
ALLIED ARTS ART CHALLENGE EXHIBITION: March 1-30, 2024 The Art Challenge offers artists of all ages and experience levels an opportunity to explore themes related to this year’s Whatcom READS title and present their work for public display. Presented in collaboration with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. How to Participate Read the book Red Paint by Sasha taqʷšəblu. Books ... Read more
Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe will be appearing in person at events in Bellingham and Whatcom County on March 14 through 16. Details will be announced as soon as we have them.