The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary, Inc.

A nonprofit organization

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THE WORD | A STORYTELLNG SANCTUARY

A non-profit organization working to build inclusive and equitable spaces within the literary arts.

Mission

To promote voices from underserved communities and diverse backgrounds, to honor the stories of those who have faced adversity and injustice, and to provide a sanctuary space where these groups will see themselves in literature.

Background Statement

The Word | A Storytelling Sanctuary was founded in 2016 to build cultural equity through the literary arts. The Word proudly presents community-initiated programs, including: the Editor-Writer Mentorship, the biennial [margins.] Literary Conference + Book Festival, #MarginsBookselling, the BIPOC Bookseller Award, and a host of year-round Community Engagement Programs.

The Word promotes the inclusive representation of experiences in literature, including a diversity of experiences based on: racial, cultural, ethnic, or religious identity; gender identity; sexual orientation; physical, cognitive, or emotional disability; socioeconomic adversity; and personal experiences of adversity or injustice.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary, Inc.

Year Established

2016

Tax id (EIN)

83-1668794

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Address

757 E 20TH AVE STE 370 # 335
DENVER, CO 80205

Service areas

CO, US