Block Print Student Zine
Block Print launched in the summer of 2025, featuring original work by students from our pilot summer programs. Our goal is to publish three editions each year—spring, summer, and fall—highlighting the creativity and talent of our young writers and artists. Moving forward, participants in our workshops and competitions will be eligible to have their work considered for publication.
While the full zine—complete with curated design and layout—is available for purchase in our shop, we also believe in showcasing students' work online. This not only amplifies their voices but also gives them a published portfolio they can share with future educators and employers.
Follow us on social media @ignitetheblock to stay updated on new releases, submission opportunities, and behind-the-scenes looks at what’s coming next.
Develop your writing and learn the ins and outs of small-press publishing.
Our Summer Zine Team meetings kick off on May 22nd, then continues meeting once a week digitally via Zoom. You’ll join a creative community working together to shape our summer issue around a theme you help choose while also developing your own piece to be featured in the zine.
Each week, we’ll dive into new writing prompts and begin reviewing submissions from contributors near and far. By the end of the summer, we’ll have a finished collection published both digitally and in print, a polished finished product you will have helped bring to life.
This registration form is for both our Summer Zine Team and our 7-week summer program. If you’re local to New London, CT and want to learn more, you can explore the full program details on our summer programming page.
Want to be included in this next issue? Sign up for one of our workshops or follow us @ignitetheblock for opportunities to join our open mics, poetry and literary slams, and more!