TEEN SCENE

Creative Writing Teen Retreat

with Frankie Finley, Sarah Combs, and Cynthia Ellingsen

Grades 9-12
Thursday, June 28 & Friday, June 29,
9:30 am-4:00 pm- $75

Attention teen writers! Join us for this one-of-a-kind retreat for the next great generation of writers! You’ll work with talented writers, spend free time putting your pen to paper in an inpiring environment, and get to know peers who share similar passions! Workshop leaders include: Sarah Combs (winner of the Gotham Writers’ Workshop 2010 Young Adult Novel Discovery Contest and the 2011 She Writes’ YA Novel Contest), Cynthia Ellingsen (author of The Whole Package), and Frankie Finley (former editor of Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel Contemporary Appalachian Literature). Please bring your own lunch both days.

Writing an Awesome College Essay

with Beth Murner

Grade 9-12
Saturday, August 4, 10:00 am-2:00 pm- $40

Are you entering your senior year of high school and need help starting – or finishing – your college application essay? We’ll discuss college essays (for individual applications and the Common Application), learn useful tips, and evaluate and discuss actual college essays. You’ll have a chance to brainstorm ideas for your own writing, receive one-on-one feedback from the instructor, and ask those essay questions that you’ve had on your mind. Students should bring writing materials and/or laptop, applications including essay questions, a resume or activity list, and a lunch.

Teen Howl Poetry Series

Hosted by Elizabeth Beck & Jay McCoy
At The Morris Book Shop, 882 East High Street
First Thursday of every month, 6:00 pm
FREE
Come and share your words! Open mic for poets under 21. Also enjoy a featured poet, music, and socialize with other cool writers!

TEEN TOPICS

The Teen Topics series is perfect for teens with siblings at Family Fun and Learning Night, but open to all teens ages 13-18. After class, join the FFLN participants for free dinner.

Teen Topics: Manga Mania

with Stephen Moore

Tuesday, May 15, 5:30-6:45 pm -Free

Would you like to create your own comic book in the Japanese style of Manga? We’ll combine writing, lettering, and art to learn all about this popular artform!

Teen Topics: Healthy Summer Snacking

with Sara Talbott

Tuesday, June 12, 5:30-6:45 pm -Free

Tired of the same old snacks? Join us and find out how to make new treats for summer that taste great and are healthy, too!

Teen Topics: ACT Test Prep

with Elise Mandel

Tuesday, August 7, 5:30-6:45 pm -Free

Are you a high school student with college in your future? Gear up for the ACT with
helpful tips and a practice test! Participants will receive a free tote bag with highschool
appropriate supplies (limited quantity available).