Nearly 100 writers ages 5 and up participated in LIT Youngstown’s ninth annual Winter Writing Camp in February, participating in workshops taught by experienced writers in the region. 
 
According to LIT Youngstown’s website, the camp is a “multi-generational day of writing activities with teaching artists from the region; and online and in-person workshops on many aspects of writing and publishing, taught by experienced writers.” 
 
The sessions were taught by workshop leaders Christopher Barzak, John Burroughs, Russell Brickey, JRW Case, Meghan Cliffel, Makenna Liller Dahman, Bella Davis, Teresa Leone, Isabella Moreno, Trennae Roe, Abby Vandiver, Shaunda Yancey & Kara M. Zone. 
 
Session topics included the art of letter writing, personal narrative, journaling, publishing and haiku. 
 
The event was hosted at The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.