Ionia County educators recently brought together junior high students from schools throughout the district for a “Writing Workshop”.   I had the honor of speaking to the students and had a total blast!   We talked about ways to tell a story, the importance of accuracy and the power of the written word.  I was incredibly impressed with their desire to be good writers.  I asked the students to write brief re-caps of our time together and here’s a few of the things they shared, “We students have a passion for writing.  It’s amazing how our minds are exploding with ideas!” shared Danielle of Belding Middle School.   Alex of Lakewood Middle School commented, “We have a beautiful picture of young teens at the “Writers Workshop”.  Stars of the future!”      I loved how 7th grader Brianna from Lakewood Middle School described the workshop, “The cream of the crop was ready for a creative day.  Writing to their hearts content, what do they have to say?”   Students have so much to say-let’s take the time to listen!