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The Bexley Public Library’s Writer-in-Residence (WIR) Program is designed to cultivate and amplify the vibrant literary community in central Ohio. By offering a platform for aspiring writers to grow and connect, the program provides invaluable opportunities for inspiration, learning, and collaboration.

About the BPL Writer-in-Residence Program
About the BPL Writer-in-Residence Program
The Bexley Public Library’s inaugural Writer-in-Residence (WIR) Program is designed to cultivate and amplify the vibrant literary community in central Ohio. By offering a platform for aspiring writers to grow and connect, the program provides invaluable opportunities for inspiration, learning, and collaboration.

Running from March 1 – August 31, 2025, this exciting inaugural initiative is made possible through an LSTA grant from the State Library of Ohio. The BPL Writer-in-Residence will play a key role in bridging the library with the local literary scene by:

-Leading Writing Workshops: Inspiring and instructing emerging writers on how to hone their craft and explore new creative possibilities.
-Showcasing Central Ohio’s Literary Talent: Curating content for the BPL Blog and BPL Podcast, organizing engaging library programs, and fostering meaningful connections between the library and the writing community.
-Enhancing BPL’s Writing Programs: Assisting in the development and promotion of writing-related events, resources, and learning opportunities for writers at every stage of their journey.

To learn more about the program, including eligibility and application details, visit the Requirements & Criteria page.  



For any questions, please contact us at programming@bexleylibrary.org.

About the Writer
Cynthia Amoah
Cynthia Amoah is a Ghanaian-American poet, national speaker, and teaching artist. She received her MFA from The New School where she was awarded the prestigious Paul Violi Poetry Prize and cited for Excellence in Poetry. Cynthia began competing nationally in recitation and motivational speaking engagements in 2006. Since then, her dynamic voice and strong stage presence has captured and inspired diverse audiences, both locally and globally.

Cynthia’s voice reflects the strong and colorful oral traditions of her homeland, Ghana, which undoubtedly cultivates and shapes her work. Although influenced by diasporic motifs, Cynthia transcends limitations and labels, instead embracing a holistic, multifaceted identity.

Her work can be found published in OURS Magazine, Nimrod Journal, Ohio Humanities: Pathways, and The African Poetry Book Fund’s New-Generation African Poets Chapbooks by Akashic Books. Cynthia’s chapbook ‘Handrails’ was published by Akashic in Fall 2021.

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Upcoming Writer-in-Residence Events
Words in the Wild: Nature Inspired Writing Workshop - With BPL Writer-in-Residence Cynthia Amoah
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Havenwood Park
Writer-in-Residence Cynthia Amoah leads this outdoor writing workshop where participants will draw inspiration from nature to enhance their writing. This program is at Havenwood Park from 5:30-7:30pm.
Write On! Finding Your Voice: Youth Writing Workshop - With BPL Writer-in-Residence Cynthia Amoah
Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Writer-in-Residence Cynthia Amoah leads this youth writing workshop (grades 6-12) where young writers will explore themes of identity, self-expression, and personal growth to find their writing voice.
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