Literature
Bookish
Bookish is a book club open to all who have a passion for reading and delving into the intricacies of literature. During meetings, members will have the opportunity to discuss the elements of a certain book, from character arcs to writing techniques. Discussions will be facilitated by guiding questions created by club officers, though members will also be encouraged to venture outside of these topics. Club officers and members will select and vote on books to read, preferably ones that have a good reputation but have yet to be read by anyone in the club. Each book will be divided into three parts spread over the course of six weeks. Each part will be read within two weeks and then discussed at the next meeting. Through these discussions, Bookish aims to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable discussing stories with other book lovers.
Student Contact: Kimia Habibzadeh 127261@mcpsmd.net
Email wchsbookish@gmail.com
Sponsor: Shelley Perrett
Erehwon Literary Arts Magazine
Erewhon is a literary arts publication. Every year, we create an in-print magazine full of original art and creative writing by Churchill students. In the Erehwon club, we help bring the magazine together by collaborating on ideas for themes, submissions, fundraising, and much more.
Student Leader: Verma Maithri 182485@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Christin Nixon
Meetings: Twice a month for 30 minutes at the end of lunch in room 227
Midnight Writers
Midnight Writers is a monthly literary magazine that publishes writing, art, and photography. The club allows students to pick a pseudonym to submit their work under for anonymity, or they can choose to submit it under their own name. We have monthly themes that members can vote on during meetings, and we have tons of baked goods to eat while we present the month's magazine.
Student Leader: Qwyen Le 156114@mcpsmd.net
Email: wchs.midnightwriters@gmail.com
Sponsor: Sara Nemati
Poetry Club
This club's goal is to make a safe environment where students can create and share poetry with peers.
Meetings: Tuesdays, during lunch, every week, November-June
Sponsor: Emily Shao
Student Contact: Bee Segal 173961@mcpsmd.net
Readability
Readability is a registered nonprofit organization. At Readability, our mission is to inspire children of all abilities with a lifelong love for books and stories. We strive to create multi-sensory books and host storytelling sessions specially tailored for neurodivergent and intellectually disabled children. In the past, we have partnered with Montgomery Parks, McLean Community Center, and the MCPS Office of Special Education. This year, we intend to participate in various events throughout the DMV and conduct fundraisers to raise money for our cause.
Meetings: Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month during lunch
Sponsor: Carmen Moreno Sanz
Student Contact: Sophia Campbell 150492@mcpsmd.net