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Fiction
3/25

Making the Grade: Writing Novels for Young Readers

Entering the world of literature as a kid is a wondrous experience, but writing books for kids can be just as rewarding
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Fiction
3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 & 4/30

Intro to Fiction - March 2026

Each week we will focus on a different element of fiction such as voice, dialogue, plot, character, and setting, through brief lectures and short stories.
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Writing Process
4/1

Intro to Developing a Writing Habit - April 2026

This two-hour lecture will provide the foundational concepts that we’ll work with in the four-week Developing a Writing Habit Class.
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March 14, 2026

Poetry Inspired by Toni Morrison & The Nature of Our Times

In this workshop, we will tie together Morrison’s lessons with those gifted in the poetry from The Nature of Our Times.

March 18, 2026

Plum City Reading - Mar 2026

Featuring Korney Morrow, Loung Ung, and Elizabeth Zaleski

March 29, 2026

Toni Morrison Statewide Virtual Book Club

Join our free virtual book club to read and discuss the novels of Toni Morrison as part of our yearlong Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison program.
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Gordon Square Review

Literary Cleveland's biannual online literary journal

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