Beginning in October, a twice monthly feature of Ohio poets and their work will be aired on 88.5 WYSU. The show, Poetry Ohio, is a collaboration between Lit Youngstown and WYSU hosted by Kate Caraballo. The five minute slot will feature the work of Ohio affiliated poets, including many who have shared their work at Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Reader Series, Fall Literary Festival or Winter Writing Camp. The show can be heard on the first and third Sunday of each month at 2pm before A Way...

This writing workshop is designed for adults experiencing grief. It will include group poetry readings, peer-led discussion, thought-provoking prompts, and the opportunity to share work. All poems selected for the group reading are related to grief and all opportunities to share are optional. No writing experience is necessary. The group will meet in-person November 23 from 1:00-2:30pm at Thrive 10:10 (22 N. Market St. Girard, OH 44420). This workshop is free and open to the public but...

Back by popular demand! Session leader Alex Abruzzi welcomes past Lit Youngstown workshop participants and new faces alike to this informal writing workshop. The group will discuss the work of other writers, share their own work and receive gentle feedback. The group will meet the first Thursday of every month from 6-7pm at the Girard Free Library (105 E Prospect St, Girard) through December of 2026. Meeting dates are: September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3. This workshop is free and...