Young Writers Association (YWA) provides elementary through high school students with interactive literature-based experiences. Through workshops, publications, camps, classrooms and in intergenerational settings, YWA contributes to the cultural literacy of Lane County youth in Oregon.

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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
• Poetry Posts: Poems written by Lane County students

Programs

• In-School Workshops & Assemblies: Writing Workshops, Words Plus, YEA! YES! Days, Assemblies, and more
• After-School Writing Workshops: Discover writers your age, test different writing tips and participate in a reading
• Family Arts Parties: 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
• Literature Camps: Active summer day camps based on great books