Young Writers' Workshop

How does where you come from enrich your writing? Find out when you join the Young Writers’ Workshop and author Megan Bannister. The Young Writers' Workshop is a three-day workshop for middle and high school students (entering 7th to 12th grades) held at the State Historical Museum of Iowa. Using the museum collection for ideas and inspiration, aspiring writers will work with museum staff to craft short historical fiction pieces focusing on Iowa’s rich past. During the three days (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day) , students will take a tour of the museum’s collection vault, discover the story behind an artifact and weave the past into fiction that reflects you as a writer while honing their historical research and writing skills in a unique environment. The museum is excited to welcome back guest author and workshop co-leader, Megan Bannister. Megan Bannister is an Iowa transplant who has called the Hawkeye State home for more than 15 years. An avid road tripper, Megan writes about offbeat destinations, roadside attractions, and “world’s largest” things. She is the author of Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure as well as Iowa Supper Clubs, which highlights classic restaurants both past and present across the state. Follow along with her adventures on social media, or by visiting OlioInIowa.com. This is Megan’s second year with the Young Writers’ Workshop. Length: 3 days Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. Age Range: 13-18 years old Grades: Entering 7th-12th Grade Price: $200 per person