Writer, Educator, and Storyteller
The highlight of my summer is publishing an anthology of seventh-grade memoirs.
More College Essay KJ coming soon as we head into the new school year.
Please share with the students, guardians, and educators in your life looking for college essay writing support.
Find and craft a personal narrative inspired by NYC history with ME in this online class through The Center for Fiction that starts 7/25!
Registration closes on Monday. Click here to grab your spot today.
Have you generated story ideas at one of my one-day workshops you’d like to develop? Or interested in developing something new?
Sign up for this 6-week workshop via ZOOM. Thursdays, July 25 to August 29.
Email kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com with questions.
No, YOU Tell It! “Left My Heart” photos and show video are coming soon. Follow @noyoutellit for more.
Credit: AJV Media Video, Photography & Graphic Design
We had a fantastic evening of story swaps, Astoria history, and music at our “Left My Heart” show! Full program here.
To quote storyteller Catherine Kapphahn, “We laughed and cried and sighed.”
Click here to learn more about all that went into the amazing night at Grove 34!
One week until our show at Grove 34 in Astoria! Get your tickets here.
For this special Queens edition, four curated storytellers will trade tales inspired by the music and history of Astoria native Tony Bennett from the Greater Astoria Historical Society archives. Plus, story trivia for fun literary prizes!
Visit noyoutellit.com and follow @noyoutellit for more information about the series and storytellers.
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The Greater Astoria Historical Society is the place to learn and celebrate Long Island City and its neighborhoods. Learn more at astorialic.org.
This project is supported by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and administered by Flushing Town Hall.
No, YOU Tell It! “Left My Heart” is made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.
I’m excited to announce that No, YOU Tell It! is a 2024 Queens Arts Fund recipient!
This project-based grant will enable us to bring NYTI “Left My Heart” in partnership with the Greater Astoria Historical Society to Grove 34 in Astoria on June 5 and a second show in September.
Thank you to the New York Foundation for the Arts and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs for helping to support this work!
Click here for the full 2024 Queens Arts Fund award announcement.
Be sure to follow #QAF2024 for details on when and where you can experience the arts in Queens this calendar year!
On Saturday, I was proud to co-lead this unique storytelling and portrait-trading workshop for our upcoming No, YOU Tell It! “Left My Heart” show. Read more here.
Looking for a creative writing or team-building event for your school or organization? Contact me at kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com.
It was an honor to read alongside Mary Lannon, Nicole Haroutunian, Aida Zilelian-Silak, and Emily Alta Hockaday!! Thank you to all who came out to Book Culture LIC.
Book Culture LIC is having a 20% off sale all weekend, including the No, You Tell It! anthology. Support Queens authors!
Happy 12-Year Anniversary to No, YOU Tell It! We’re so grateful to celebrate this milestone. Take a look at these highlights of our evolution over the years.
Learn more, donate, and grab tickets for our upcoming events at noyoutellit.com. Cheers to 12 years, and thank you always for your stories and support.
