Programs for Students

Youth Writing Camp
      
     Give kids a voice at the National Writing Project at Kent State University's (NWP-KSU) Youth Writing Camp this summer!  The camp, led by NWP-KSU teacher consultants, will be held virtually via Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
     Open to kids entering 4th through 7th grade, the camp cost is $15 per student. The camp offers kids a way to engage in a morning of creative activities designed and led by certified National Writing Project Teacher Consultants.
    The camp will spark kids' creativity, allow them to choose what to write, and provide them with the opportunity to express themselves in a variety of media while sharing their writing with a supportive audience. The morning's activities will be led by Camp Director Aleesha Bradick and teacher consultants Ann Hagedorn, Amy Krajeck, Jean Kanzinger, and Angie Briggs. Download the flyer and share it with friends!
   For more information, contact Camp Director Aleesha Bradick at youthwritingcampKSU@gmail.com or 216-926-1218. By registering, parents agree to the Terms and Conditions.
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2021 Write Where You Are Poetry Contest Winners
      
     For the 2021 Write Where You Are Poetry Contest, K-12 students across Ohio were asked to write original poems about physical places which hold special meaning to them. After receiving dozens of submissions, the poems were judged based on the writer’s ability to encapsulate the emotional impact of one place on one page.

Click on the image to the left to access the winning poetry in the 2021 Write Where You Are Poetry Magazine.  In addition to print publication, 1st Place winners were honored with a special video reading of their poems from local authors.

Thank you to all writers who submitted their work to this contest. We appreciate every, single poem we had the honor to read!

K-2 1st Place Winner
Anna Fallow “The Creek”

Anna Fallow is a 1st grader at Cloverleaf Elementary. She enjoys playing with her hamster, swimming, and playing with her LOL dolls. Author Tricia Springstubb reads "The Creek."

6-8 1st Place Winner
Chloe Syslo “Campfire"

Chloe Syslo is an 8th grader at Kenston Middle School. She enjoys participating in Science Olympiad, building Lego sets, and listening to music. Author Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh reads "Campfire."

3-5 1st Place Winner
Addison Fallow “In November"

Addison Fallow is a 5th grader at Cloverleaf Middle School. She enjoys Wakeboarding, fishing, and animals. Author Tricia Springstubb reads "In November."

9-12 1st Place Winner
Audrey Cary “Backyard Battalion”

Audrey Cary is a 12th grader at Holy Name High School. She enjoys playing bass, painting, and hiking.
Author Laura Grace Weldon reads "Backyard Battalion."

Click here to learn more about the judges and poetry readers for the 2021 Write Where You Are Poetry Contest.