The Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library mourns the passing of our friend and colleague, Harvey Pekar, 1939-2010.

POETRY

First Place
Be My Poem – Cheyenne Perry
12th grade – Fort Hayes High School (Columbus)
Teacher: Michael C. Saxon

Second Place
Repeated Extinction – Allison Gray
12th grade – Westlake High School (Westlake)
Teacher: Amy Klenz

Third Place main artery – Nicole Raab
11th grade – Kenston High School (Chagrin Falls)
Teacher: Anthony Marchesi

PROSE

The LIT (formerly The Poets’ and Writers’ League of Greater Cleveland) is proud to announce the finalists for the first biennial Lantern Awards.  These awards were created to honor and celebrate the most talented literary artists who live and work in Northeast Ohio.  The winners will be announced and awards will be presented at ALL LIT UP:  An Evening of Literary Excellence on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Ohio Theatre of PlayhouseSquare.

Wednesday, June 30: Carrie Bebris, The Intrigue at Highbury (Or Emma's Match)

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The Books by the Banks 2010 author selection team is currently accepting authors’ submissions to participate in the 4th annual Books by the Banks scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 10am to 4pm at the Duke Energy Convention Center.The application process is quick and easy.

Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library recognized the state’s Letters About Literature semifinalists on May 1, 2010.  The program

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Jazz up your characters, experiment with new voices, and put it in writing during the 15th Annual Thurber House Summer Writing Camp. Stretch your creative muscles as you join forces with the Thurber House team of writing specialists to create cool stories, add punch to your poetry, and find innovative solutions to your characters’ challenges. Fantastic field trips are planned that will make for another fabulous summer camp experience.

For spring 2010, Thurber House is offering three new workshops for adults who are interested in learning about the different forms of poetry; the structure and strategies of a novel; writing for children. All the classes are for both beginners as well as for those with some familiarity with the subjects or with works in progress. You must be over 18 to participate.

2010 Featured Authors

Enjoy the winter holidays by sharing stories with your children. Find the following seasonal books by Ohio authors at your local library or bookstore. 

Fleming, Denise.     The First Day of Winter