Lake Erie Ink: a writing space for youth

Our Mission

Lake Erie Ink is a not for profit 501(c)3 that provides creative expression opportunities and academic support to youth in the Greater Cleveland community.

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Fan Fiction from students at Mary Bethune w/OAC & LEI!

Looking for some good reads? Check out this collection of 8th grade fan fiction!

Come see us at Pekar Comic Book Fest!

Coventry Village, Mac’s Backs Books on Coventry, Heights Libraries, and Lake Erie Ink are pleased to announce that the Pekar Park Comic Book Fest is back for 2022! The event will take place Saturday, August 20, 12-5 p.m., with a special free screening of the blockbuster Spiderman: No Way Home at 8:30 p.m. in the PEACE Park. Bring chairs and […]

Creative Clues Postponed!

Want to help Lake Erie Ink grow and have a blast along the way? Mark your calendar for October 8th! Get together with your favorite people and discover things about Cleveland you may not have known, while supporting Lake Erie Ink’s mission and programming! Teams can be made up of 2-5 people, all ages welcome! […]

Thanks to our Summer Interns!

Kyra is attending John Carroll University majoring in English (concentration on professional writing) and minoring in Psychology. Kyra’s love of writing brought her to LEI! “When I was in school K-12, there were never any resources or writing/reading clubs or groups that would allow me to become a better writer. I wanted to work […]

Youth Work Spotlight

Enjoy this piece by Hope from the Creators’ Club. The drawing was inspire by work by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Click away to see LEI anthologies, poetry, comics, and more!

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For Teachers

Check out our new (and free) resource for teachers, playing with a purpose! There are so many demands on teachers and students alike, that sometimes creative writing loses its place in the school. Creative writing motivates students because it is personal, relevant and imaginative. Students who have the opportunity to write creatively develop more fluency and confidence […]

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For Youth

If you need help with your homework, a creative writing experience, an audience of peers, or a safe place to speak your mind and explore your imagination, Lake Erie Ink has a program for you. Read more about our programs here. Check our calendar for upcoming workshops. Register. Add your name to the mailing list […]