Local youth literature author and editor Jana Laiz, of North Egremont, MA, will conduct a writing workshop for children at the New Lebanon Library on Tuesday, July 29, at 1 pm. During this workshop, which is appropriate for ages 9 through 12, Laiz will supply writing prompts or kids can let their imaginations run wild. Workshop participants will write with Laiz and then share with the group. All materials will be provided.
Jana Laiz is an award winning author of numerous picture books and young adult novels as well as an educator with over 20 years experience. Her Weeping Under This Same Moon was named an International Reading Association Notable Book. Laiz is writer-in-residence at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead.
For further information on this event, which is free and open to the public, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. All are welcome. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.