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At Lake Erie Ink’s week-long summer camps, youth (entering grades 2-12) explore their imaginations, develop writing skills, and collaborate with peers. Summer camps start in June and dig deep into fun writing genres, including comics, ‘zines, plays, puppets, and more, giving youth the chance to create writing and art that builds literacy skills and reminds kids […]
Lake Erie Ink will be hosting its 7th Annual Kids’ Comic Con Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9:30am-3pm. At this all day event, youth of all ages will have the chance to attend workshops with well-known comic creators. Workshops will cover both aspects of comic creation – drawing and writing – as well as the […]
Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the County-Wide Poetry Slam inspired by Claudia Rankine’s “Citizen: An American Lyric.” The slam will take place at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Saturday, March 9 from 2:30-4:30pm. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. There is only room for 20 participants […]
Join us at our 7th Annual Giant Bananagrams Tournament! On Saturday, March 16th, 2019, Teams of 2-5 people will compete on a 30 x 30 foot board in front of a live audience with guest emcees. The event takes place at the Cleveland Heights High School Cafeteria from 12:30 – 4:00pm. Players of all ages […]
Youth Work Spotlight
I Come From by Iyona H. I come from my mother’s stomach and my father’s big heart. I come from Ohio, my town and my city, the hospital where I was born, and the Lake Erie Ink writing club where I can write for a long time. I come from my birthday and my family’s […]
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For Teachers
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 as writers. Lake Erie Ink supports writing in your classroom with professional development […]
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 […]
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