Chapter 510 | 546 9th St.

The Department of Make Believe

Chapter 510 is a made-in-Oakland youth writing, bookmaking & publishing center that teaches writing and bookmaking and publishes Oakland youth in programs lead by teaching artists in beautiful & inspiring spaces within a supportive community of diverse volunteers and artists to increase the number of books written by QTBIPOC youth in the canon of literature and serve the evolution of all Oakland young writers so they can become stronger learners, meaning makers, and agents of change.

The Department of Make Believe is Chapter 510’s interactive magical bureaucracy and retail store.

The teaching artists and volunteers work side-by-side with educators to provide a safe space and supportive community for Black, brown, and queer youth ages 8-19 to bravely write. Their vision is that every young person in Oakland grows to write with confidence and joy.

Chapter 510 | 912-A Clay St. Book Studio

Chapter 510 | 936-A Clay St.

 

546 9th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
info@chapter510.org
chapter510.org