Teen Writers’ Symposium Returns May 6th!
Lake Erie Ink’s Teen Writers’ Symposium returns this year! Join us at CSU’s historic Mather Mansion on May 6th to engage with local writers in a variety of genres. The symposium will feature a meet and greet, panel discussion, and workshops for teens in grades 6-12. Keep an eye on the Lake Erie Ink website for further details coming soon!
LEI in the Community
Lake Erie Ink has a packed spring. Check out the calendar below to find out about some of our exciting events!
- April 10, 14: D&D: Story Games new session begins!
- Mondays 6-8pm or Fridays 4-6pm
- All @ LEI
- Spots still available both days!
- April 11: Poetry & Performance | 3-4PM | Rice Branch of Cleveland Public Library
- April 15: Play Day: Wander Wild- Nature Collaging Workshop | 12-4PM | Cleveland Museum of Art
- April 17: Where I’m From Poetry | 4-5:30PM | Fulton Branch of Cleveland Public Library
- April 28: Lake Erie Ink Open Mic Night | 7-8PM | @ LEI – FREE
- No registration Required
- Join us for a writing workshop at 6pm before the Open Mic as part of Coventry PEACE Pops as well
LEI Students Create New Worlds at Heights Library Art Gallery
I am immortal
I feel like it is summer
I will never leave
-Ava
If you could create your own world, what would it be like? Lake Erie Ink students recently answered that question with paint, collages, and words. Their creations are currently hanging in the gallery space at Heights Library’s Lee Road branch, where they will remain until the end of February. Stop by to have a look, or check out the images below to see some of the display!
Thank you to the students at Noble Elementary School, Fairfax Elementary School, Near West Intergenerational School, and Monticello Middle School for contributing their time and talents to Creating New Worlds!
The gallery is located at 2340 Lee Rd.
Summer 2023 Registration Opens Soon!
Make waves with Lake Erie Ink this summer! Join us for fun camps like Word Gardeners, Comics and Zines, and Young Novelists. And keep an eye out for LEI around the community, including at the Cleveland MetroParks!
Registration for Summer Ink opens March 15th. Visit lakeerieink.org/summer-ink-2023/ for a full list of programs and registration information.
This Spring, Everything from College Essays to Dungeons and Dragons!
Lake Erie Ink’s Spring programs have only just begun!
Need to work on a college application essay? Lake Erie Ink’s virtual workshops help students build confidence as they explore personal narratives. Want to explore new worlds and build a story with friends? Join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign this March!
From College Essays to Dungeons and Dragons to Poets and Pizza, Lake Erie Ink has something for everyone this spring!
Visit lakeerieink.org/register/ for a full list of programs and registration.
Create New Worlds at LEI’s 11th Annual Comic Con!
Kids’ Comic Con is here! Join us March 3rd & 4th for a host of workshops and panels featuring comic creators and guest artists from near and far. This year’s events include a virtual Drawing Jam with Nickelodeon artist Alexia Valentine, a Teen Cosplay and Trivia Party at the B-Side Lounge, and the Comics and Community: Building New Worlds panel for teens and adults at Visible Voice Books on Friday, February 24th!
Includes virtual and in-person events!
Registration open now!
View the full lineup and register at lakeerieink.org/kids-comic-con/.
Get Creative with Lake Erie Ink this Spring
We have chart topping hits and new jams you’ll love this spring, check out our line-up. More info and sign up here.
New Teen Anthology Now Open For Submissions
Calling all Northeast Ohio teens: Lake Erie Ink’s seventh teen anthology is now accepting submissions! This year’s board of teen editors has chosen the theme “Keys and Locks.” All genres of writing and art are accepted. Don’t miss this opportunity to be published alongside other teen writers!
LEI Alum, Maple B, wrote about us over on Cleveland.com
Check out the story here.
11th Annual Kids’ Comic Con and Giant Bananagrams in March
We have Giant Bananagrams and our 11th Annual Kids’ Comic con coming up soon.
More details found here for Bananagrams!
More details found here for Kids’ Comic Con!