it is not a mortal/moral failing of yours if you do not get chosen by the gods. do not despair my darling- remember that you were a love story before they wrote you a tragedy- how your love seemed to ...
SAL is excited to spotlight our community partner JLF Seattle! An international chapter of the Jaipur Literary Festival or “the greatest literary show on Earth,” JLF Seattle brings outstan...
Last season, at the signing line for poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s event, we had a chance to catch up with Jessica Levine, a writer, photographer, and middle school science teacher who has been attend...
SAL is delighted to celebrate our 2024/25 Volunteer of the Year, Ronak Nisher! If you’ve been to an event recently you’ll surely recognize Ronak’s signature smile and helpful nature....
SAL’s Executive Director Rebecca Hoogs reflects on the beginning and evolution of the beloved summer reading program, Summer Book Bingo, below! Every summer, we partner with The Seattle Public L...
On this street, if you listen hard enough when it’s rainy outside you can hear the storm clouds whispering their fearless stories to you. On this street, if you watch hard enough, when it’s night ...
This comic was written by Calliope Barrett as a 6th grader at McClure Middle School with WITS writer-in-residence David Lasky.
SAL is proud to spotlight our Community Partner Tilth Alliance! Read on to learn more about their work in Washington supporting farmers, increasing food access, and bringing community together. WeR...
SAL is proud to spotlight our Community Partner Friends of Little Sài Gòn! Read on to learn more about their work in the Seattle arts and culture scene, and stop by their table to say hi at our SAL ...
In darkness when sleep betrays me, I rock— pendulum of flesh and memory—like tidewaters against limestone, recreating my mother’s womb. At seven, I found this medicine born of necessity. Ele...
