“‘City of Stairways’ is your treasure map to a San Francisco seen though the eyes of young visionaries who are willing to give you a rare glimpse into what most passers-through pass right by.” — LJ Moore, San Francisco Examiner

“As you take in the poetry, sights, and local treasures this book offers, let yourself be shepherded by one of San Francisco’s most vital resources: its young people.” — Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco

“City of Stairways: A Poet’s Field Guide to San Francisco” offers an intimate look at some of the most memorable sites and neighborhoods in San Francisco. Written by students in WritersCorps, and edited by Milta Ortiz, it is both a travel guide and a literary anthology, giving residents and visitors alike new ways to see to San Francisco.

Buy “City of Stairways”

• Buy the book from our online store.
• Wholesale: Order from Small Press Distribution, spd@spdbooks.org, 800.869.7553 or buy directly from WritersCorps by calling 415-252-2546

Proceeds from the sale of “City of Stairways” go towards free student programming at WritersCorps.

Join the young authors of “City of Stairways” at our events, which take place at a variety of bookstores and arts venues:

Part travel guide and part literary anthology, “City of Stairways” was written by students in WritersCorps, a creative writing program for youth.  This 7×7 inch book is packed with original poetry, photography, artwork, maps, and tips on the places to see and be seen in San Francisco. “City of Stairways” offers an intimate look at some of the most memorable sites and neighborhoods in San Francisco, and gives residents and visitors alike a unique, vibrant perspective on being a youth in an urban environment.

Events

July 15: Get Lost Books, San Francisco, 7 pm

August 5: The Green Arcade, San Francisco, 7 pm

August 26: Book Passage, San Francisco, 6 pm

September 23: Red Poppy Art House, San Francisco, 7 pm

October 9: LitQuake, Lit Crawl Phase 2, Serendipity, San Francisco, 7:15 pm