The Loft Literary Center offers a wide range of programs for young readers and writers. From exciting summer workshops for children, to cutting-edge spoken word events for older teens, to special programs for young people in need, the Loft has something for everyone.
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If you love stories or poetry or just have fun playing with words, then the Loft's creative writing program is the place for you. You'll meet other young writers, learn from experienced and creative teachers, and have lots of fun doing it. All levels of readers and writers are welcome. No grades are given here, just lots of personal attention in small and lively classes. A full schedule of courses are offerred during the summer months with selected weekend opportunities availble during the school year. Click to find out more about Children's or Teen's Classes or contact Jen Dodgson, Coordinator of Youth Programs at 612-215-2595.
Watch for next Summer's class offerings for kids and teens in February, 2010. You can check out last summer's class offerings in the 2009 Summer Youth Brochure PDF, but please use for reference purposes only.
The Loft's Summer Youth Anthology features the work of the past summer's Young Writers' Program participants. These students, age 6- to 17, have been working hard on their creative writing, from short stories and essays, to manga and screenplays, to poetry and radio drama scripts. Feel free to browse and enjoy their work! 2009 Youth Anthology
The Loft's teen council, inkTANK, is designed to encourage and empower high school students to use literary tools to express themselves. inkTANK is a self-sufficient working group of teens who are supported and guided in workshops by Loft Staff, writers, and community artists. Ink Tank
This program brings creative writing adventures into elementary school classrooms. A guest writer is sent to work with a class and an anthology (often times along with a celebratory reading) marks the end of the session. Whenever possible, the Loft tries to match the racial/ethnic/language skills background of the guest writer to that of the class. Community Programs
Teenage parents are encouraged to express their experiences through creative writing. This program takes place in high schools with a reading of their work at the Loft. The young writers also produce an anthology of their work. Community Programs
