Writing Through Grief with Sydney Stalnecker (Thrive 10:10))

This writing workshop is designed for adults experiencing grief. It will include a group poetry reading, peer-led discussion, thought-provoking prompts, and the opportunity to share work. All poems selected for the group reading are related to grief.
The group will meet in-person Thursday July 23, 2026 from 2:00-3:30pm at Thrive 10:10 (22 N. Market St. Girard, OH 44420). This workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, please visit: www.lityoungstown.org/post/writing-through-grief-july-23-thrive-10-10
Session leader, Sydney Stalnecker, is a writer, teacher, and former journalist. She received her B.A. and M.A. degrees in English, as well as her Teaching of Writing Certificate, from Youngstown State University. She remains at the university as an adjunct first-year writing instructor. Her news articles are published in The Jambar, where she was Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer in 2021 and 2022. Occasionally, you may find her reading her poems at local open mic nights.
Lit Youngstown is a literary arts nonprofit with programs for writers, readers, and those who love a good story. More information is available at www.LitYoungstown.org/