Creative Teens in 2016: Writing Workshops and Open Mics
Lake Erie Ink Teen Workshops and Open Mics are open to any teen, 6th grade and above. In Evening Ink Writing Lab on Wednesdays, teens will work on original pieces, including, plays, songs, comics & more. $5 drop in cost. Meets 7-8:30pm Our Open Mics are for teens who want to share and listen to […]
Digital Media highlight of 2016 winter programs
When the Winter 2016 session kicks off in January, a special creative opportunity will liven things up. Our popular Digital Media workshop with DeeJay Doc offers students a chance to write and record their original lyrics, through hip hop storytelling techniques. This awesome program is supported by the Nord Family Foundation, Ink Spot grades 4-8 will have […]
Somewhere in Penjamo
By Atziri G., from Penjamo, Mexico Somewhere in Penjamo there are people that are so smart and help other people move on. Somewhere in Penjamo there are a lot people that want studying and help the community Somewhere in Penjamo there a lot of people that like playing sports and are so good […]
2015 Teen Workshops start Wednesday, September 30th
Bring your brains to Lake Erie Ink’s teen writing workshops starting on Sept. 30th for 12 weeks of creative expression. This fall we will explore personal writing with poetry and personal essays, and after five weeks of telling the truth, we will look for the truth in fictional narrative, writing flash fiction, stories and even, […]
Summer teen programming at Lake Erie Ink for grades 6-12
July 27 – 31. ‘Zine Camp. Why just read magazines poolside this summer when you can make your own? For youth in grades 4 and up. Great camp option for teens and budding journalists. Each day includes outdoor play, games to encourage creative expression and a snack. August 3 – 7. Explore + Express for Teens. Youth […]
Lake Erie Ink engaged in quest for social justice: Station Hope & Tolerance Fair
Lake Erie Ink participated in both Station Hope and the Tolerance Fair in May. Our students performed at Station Hope, which was created in partnership with St. John’s Church and The Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, Friends of St. John’s Church, Restore Cleveland Hope and the Cozad Bates House, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, The City of Cleveland, […]
Face the College Essay: Be Yourself
Lake Erie Ink is offering a series of college essay writing workshops this fall and winter. Programs are provided both in classrooms and at Lake Erie Ink’s Coventry site. Students from John Adams High School have received essay help from Lake Erie Ink through an affiliation with College Now. If you are a teacher and want Lake Erie […]
No one knew his name
by Sara from the Cleveland Print Room Every day he came to the poorest parts of town. It was the opposite direction from his home, though, and the extra stop added another hour at least to what should have been a trip of 15 minutes at most. His coworkers always scoffed. What was a respectable […]
This World
by Tracy from Teen Ink Imagine this world of cries, laughs and happiness people complaining, quarreling, fighting could one bear to live in it on the other side from the bottom to the root struggling to grow among nature this world, the insects gather for survival the land full of dust and scattered plants […]
My name is Natalia
By Natalia, written at LEI with with Jovenes en Accion, Cleveland Council on World Affairs My name is Natalia. I don’t know what the meaning is. My name was given to me just because it is a beautiful name. My name reminds me that I’m really happy because I have the necessary things: a […]