The Journey to Publication
Lead Teaching Artist Reynaldo George Hinojosa takes you through the process and ethos behind of publishing student work!
Staff Update
The Metro: The next generation of poets connect and compete at Detroit Youth Poetry Slam
InsideOut staff members Justin Rogers and Jassmine Parks joined The Metro’s Tia Graham to talk about the impact poetry has had on their lives and how they are uplifting the next generation
The Soul of Youth Slam Poetry
Program Coordinator Jassmine Parks takes us through the the experience of youth slam poetry. The nerves, the community, and the beauty of seeing the words of our youth take flight!
100% Human: Youth Poetry In the Age of AI
Development Manager John Randolph considers how AI is changing the creative landscape, what it reveals about human creativity, and what InsideOut offers in response.
Crying in Public: Notes on Leading with Authenticity
Attend any InsideOut event and there’s a good chance you’ll find me in the audience, crying.
Happy Birthday, InsideOut!
I’m super excited to announce that 2025 is our 30th Anniversary year – that’s right, InsideOut Literary Arts has been serving Detroit youth with high quality creative writing programming for three decades! From our start in a handful of high schools to serving over three […]
3 Things I Learned from Rest: Suma’s Reflections on Sabbatical Part 2
When I was awarded a Miller Fellowship from the McGregor Foundation, I knew I wanted to divide my sabbatical up over two years in order to reduce the burden on staff and to see what I could learn from year to year on how to rest best.
Op-Ed: Poetry, creative writing and just listening can combat teen mental health risks
Executive Director Suma Karaman Rosen writes about showing up for teens in an Op-Ed for the Detroit Free Press.
InsideOut Receives $2 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott
There are few moments in a nonprofit organization’s life that are truly transformative. InsideOut Literary Arts is about to experience one.