Kin Keepers Live Storytelling
Kin Keepers is a live storytelling series gathering emerging and established voices to make the invisible, visible. We’re making the quiet parts loud.
Kinkeeping involves nurturing and maintaining connections within extended family networks. Often considered invisible labor, this role is typically shouldered by women in the family. Join us as we dive into the ins and outs of this work, sharing the heartfelt moments and connections within our biological and chosen families.
To offer a safe and welcoming space, the series is only open to female-identifying storytellers.
Kin Keepers storytelling events happen live on Zoom. RSVP is required.
YOUR HOST: LISA “RUBI G” VENTURA
(she/her) is a Washington Heights bred Black Dominican poet, essayist, performer, and author of ¿Con qué papel me envuelves la luna? Her work has been published and showcased by multiple literary platforms and arts organizations. She is a VONA 2022 alumni and a 2024 mentee for the Latinx-In-Publishing program. You can find her at www.lapoetarubi.com.HOW TO PARTICIPATE
For Storytellers
Eligibility:
Open to both emerging and established storytellers.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Story Requirements:
Stories must revolve around the theme.
Submissions must be true personal narratives (with the exception of names and place to protect the identity of others).
Stories should be original, unpublished, and 700-1000 words max. (5-8 minutes long)
Include your name, contact information, and a brief bio (50-100 words) with your submission.
Upload your story submission as a PDF or Word document
For Viewers
Registration is required. Please fill out the registration form here.
Each event is donation based, with a suggested sliding scale of $5-$15 (choose ‘friends & family’ and mention Kin Keepers in note)
UPCOMING DATES & THEMES
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