Get your virtual tickets to Show & Tell today!

“Show & Tell, a variety show and fundraiser for the Portland-based literary nonprofit, will feature students, alumni and some special guests.”

“Khalil Kilani came to Portland as an Iraqi refugee around a decade ago. Now, the 19-year-old Bowdoin student is working to empower and raise money for young writers across Maine.”

Summer writing camps are back at The Telling Room! We'll be writing, sharing, and inspiring all over the state this year. Scholarships are available to all camps.

The event will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, 1/19 at 7pm and be hosted by Print: A Bookstore. Register here.

We’re accepting submissions of writing that explore the theme of “MYSTERY” from authors across Maine who are 10 - 18 years old now through January 31st.

“I have always been fascinated by understanding people’s journeys of identity formation and how that changes, as well, and how painful and also joyful it can be. Creating space for that is part of what we do here at The Telling Room, as students put pen to paper to find their voice.”

Telling Room alum Balqies Mohamed named among the Portland Press Herald's 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For

Congratulations to Leaticia Hannah, author of “The Samosa Story” and winner of the 2021 Founders Prize!

The Telling Room is publishing Stepping Stones, a NEW book of creative writing by writers ages 6-11 or in grades K-5. We are looking for stories and poems by young people because we want to publish what you have to say—serious or silly, true or imagined.

“I once again turned to NaNoWriMo. For the first time, I committed to completing the full NaNoWriMo challenge: 50,000 words in one month. And somehow, after those thirty days were up, I had done it.”

“Though my tenure as Executive Director is coming to an end, my passion and commitment to supporting youth in the writing and telling of their stories remains.”

We are dedicated to prioritizing the health of our community as we welcome students back into our space for in-person programming this fall! Please review our latest COVID-19 policies prior to joining us at The Telling Room to help keep everyone safe.

“The diversity of voices is so important as we become a more diverse state, we need to empower youth further and help tell their stories.”