Young Writers Association (YWA) provides elementary through high school youth with interactive literature-based experiences through workshops, publications, camps, classrooms and in intergenerational settings.

Use the links below to learn more about us.
And don't miss our newest announcements listed to the right!

• Builds excitement around literature and creative writing
• For elementary through high school youth
  
• Programs to stimulate the joys of reading and writing with an interdisciplinary approach
• Inspiring young writers through community connections
• Contributes to the cultural literacy of Lane County youth

Community Opportunities

• UpStarts: YWA publication authored by Lane County young people
• Mixed Voices: Read on the radio! YWA spoken word publishing on KLCC, 89.7
• Creative Writing Contest: YWA's annual challenge to young writers
• Glitterary Word Festival: Annual celebration
• Scary Writing Contest & SCARE-A-THON: New in 2010
• Poetry Posts: Poems written by Lane County students

Programs

• In-School Programs: Workshops, YEA!/YES!Days, Writers in Lane County Schools, Residencies, Assemblies
• After-School Writing Workshops: Discover writers your age, test writing tips, participate in a reading
• Family ArtsParties: Playing with a story and its theme, families write, interact, and eat
• Eat Your Words: Inspired by a read-aloud, write, cook & eat
• Teacher Workshops: Ideas for educators
• Lively Literature Camp: Active summer day camps based on great books
• Teen Outdoor Writing Camp: Meet with a different author every afternoon for a week in the summer