Teen Writing Workshop with Award-Winning Iowa Author L.T. Thompson

Overview

Drake Community Library invites teens (grades 7 to 12) to join us for a Teen Writing Workshop featuring award-winning Iowa author L.T. Thompson in the Community Room. 

Participants will learn the art of developing compelling characters—discovering what draws readers to certain personalities and how to bring them to life on the page. Teens will have the opportunity to create a brand-new character or continue developing one they are already working on, all while gaining insight from a published author.

Registration is optional but strongly encouraged. Those who register by April 26 will receive a free copy of Thompson’s young adult novel, Devils Like Us, while supplies last. Registration is available through this event listing.

L.T. Thompson (also known as Lin) writes stories centered on queer kids and teens discovering themselves and embarking on adventures. A proud library worker, Thompson is the author of The Best Liars in Riverview and The House That Whispers for middle-grade readers, as well as the young adult novel Devils Like Us. Originally from Kentucky, Thompson spent a decade in Boston and now resides in Iowa with their wife and cat.

The workshop is a great opportunity for teens interested in writing, storytelling, and creative expression to connect with a professional author and develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Address & Contact

For more information, contact:

• Drake Community Library
• (641) 236-2661