Date / Time
Event
Monday, February 8, 2021
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Event Location:  Zoom
The Story of Double Dutch.  A virtual writing workshop inspired by Double Dutch and my newest book, JAYLA JUMPS IN
Target Audience:  Middle Grade readers
Fairfax County Library
To register:  https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events
FREE
Saturday, February 13, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Online Event
THE POWER OF POETRY IN YOU.  During THE POWER OF POETRY IN YOU, I will lead teen participants through a writing exercise that help them better understand the structure, language and other aspects of poetry. They also will be guided through a process that helps them realize how poetry is revealed in their own lives and history.
https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/the-power-of-poetry-in-you-a-writing-workshop-for-teens-14-through-17
FREE
Saturday, February 27, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Online Event
WOMEN ARE POETRY IN MOTION!  This 60-minute writing workshop is designed for adult women to learn more about poetry writing techniques, and also to become more intimate with their own personal stories and history.
https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/women-are-poetry-in-motion-every-day-in-every-way
FREE
PAST EVENTS
Saturday, August 22, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Literacy Through Poetry!  Writing Workshop for adults on Zoom. To get the link, contact Sistah Joy at:  sistahjoy@pgahc.org.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Poetry Workshop for Students, sponsored by Montgomery County MD Library Virtual Programs. To get the link, contact Ms. Wilson at Christian.Wilson@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Butterfly Summit. Using the butterfly as metaphor and motivation, ESTHER’S BUTTERFLY SUMMIT is an exciting, interactive two-day event (Sept. 25 and 26) custom-designed for women 18 and older. Featured speakers include the freshest creatives, motivational leaders, professional coaches, and counselors. IT’S ALL VIRTUAL!  Registration required: $15  Register Here:  https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events?utm_campaign=3be3caf8-992d-41a4-90ba-feffba77b219&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=aa5302db-492d-466a-98b1-ca8c6bd1f35d
Sunday, July 26, 2020
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Jumpstart Your Book!
A workshop to help you go from idea to action on your book.

Cosponsor:  United Black Writers’ Association

Log In:  bit.ly/joyjonesinterview

OR –

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76302074013?pwd=T0ZQc1YrY2VOdEdlUm5QTGdvaHRVQT09

Meeting ID:  763 0207 4013

Passcode:  UgLtZ1

Saturday, July 18, 2020
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Culture Café.
Explore your personal development goals through a Double Dutch Workshop for Adults
300 Riggs Rd. NE, Washington DC, 20011

Double Dutch can help you excel. Learning Through the Ropes will teach you:

  • How to jump in and out of an arena when things are already in play.
  • To honor your own unique rhythm and raps to accentuate your goals.
  • How to jump Double Dutch if you never learned how!

This event is presented by:
Spoken Word, DC Retro Jumpers, and Esther Productions Inc.

Funding is provided by:
The Awesome Foundation
Special Thanks to Culture Café

Friday, July 17, 2020 &
Saturday, July 18, 2020
SoCal Nerd Camp, Torrance, CA
Friday, May 1, 2020 &
Saturday, May 2, 2020
LIT-UP Book Festival – Books and Art for the Next Generation
Saturday, April 11, 2020
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
POETRY SLAM – Friendly poetry competition for teens
Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018
Co-sponsored by Esther Productions – PRIZES for the best poets! 
Saturday, April 4, 2020
1:00 p.m.
WRITE & RECITE – a creative writing workshop for teens. Copies of FEARLESS PUBLIC SPEAKING for sale – $10.95
Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Saturday, August 17, 2019
2:00 p.m.
“Slam on the Spot” Impromptu Poetry Slam &
Fearless Public Speaking  Book Signing
Barnes & Noble, Rockville Store
Montrose Crossing, 12089 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
September 6 & 7, 2019
Annual Festival of Books & Authors
Downtown Winston Salem, NC 27101 (more info…)
July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Summertime Double Dutch
North Michigan Park Recreation Center1333 Emerson St. NE, Washington, DC 20017

DC Retro Jumpers is offering free double Dutch sessions starting July.9, 2019. We’ll meet every Tuesday thereafter for the month of July – Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Come to relive old school days jumping rope or come to learn how for the first time.

FREE!

July 16, 2019
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Summertime Double Dutch
North Michigan Park Recreation Center1333 Emerson St. NE, Washington, DC 20017
July 23, 2019
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Summertime Double Dutch
North Michigan Park Recreation Center1333 Emerson St. NE, Washington, DC 20017
July 30, 2019
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Summertime Double Dutch
North Michigan Park Recreation Center1333 Emerson St. NE, Washington, DC 20017