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WORDSVILLE INC AKA SPOKEN INTERLUDES

TARRYTOWN, NY · EIN 954829853 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · spokeninterludes.com
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$1K
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mission · from form 990

EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION

profile · synthesized from sources

Spoken Interludes was a literary salon founded in 1996 by DeLauné Michel, hosting monthly readings by acclaimed and emerging writers for audiences of over 300 in New York and Los Angeles. The organization combined curated literary events with a buffet dinner and author interactions, while also running outreach programs for at-risk youth and underprivileged children in inner-city schools and juvenile institutions.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Book Drive for Pediatric Clinic
Annual book drive providing free books to underprivileged children through a pediatric clinic in Yonkers, NY.
Outreach Writing Program
Writing initiative for at-risk children in inner-city schools and juvenile institutions in LA and NY, reaching over 250 students annually.
Spoken Interludes Literary Salon
Monthly literary event featuring readings by award-winning and emerging writers, followed by book signings and audience engagement, held in New York and Los Angeles.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
    • Distribute free books to underprivileged children
      Organizes book drives to distribute free books to underprivileged children, including through partnerships with pediatric clinics such as one in Yonkers, NY.
  • Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
    • Host literary salons with author readings and book signings
      Hosts monthly literary salons featuring readings by award-winning and bestselling authors, followed by book signings and audience engagement.
  • Direct Education and Skills Training Programs 1 activity
    • Provide educational instruction
      Delivers educational programming, including writing instruction and literary engagement activities, as part of its mission-driven services.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Run outreach writing programs for at-risk youth
      Operates an outreach writing program for at-risk youth in Los Angeles and New York, serving over 250 students annually.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
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Total expenses$1K
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2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -100.0%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • GQ Magazine Partner — Covered Spoken Interludes events and contributed to public visibility.
  • KCRW Partner — Broadcast a show on Spoken Interludes, increasing public awareness.
  • The Los Angeles Times Partner — Covered Spoken Interludes events and contributed to public visibility.
  • The New York Times Partner — Covered Spoken Interludes events and contributed to public visibility.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Literary Salon Model
    methodology: literary-salon-model
    By hosting monthly salons where prominent authors read their work live, we foster deeper connection between writers and audiences, because shared immersive experiences build community and engagement around literature.