Meredith Holch will lead a creative writing workshop for teens and interested adults at the Jeudevine Memorial Library in Hardwick on Tuesday, September 1 at 5:15 PM.

Holch will kick off each session with a reading from her young adult novel-in- progress. Participants will have a chance to take part in the revision process by offering their feedback to Holch while eating pizza. Once their ideas are flowing, Holch will provide a writing prompt to jumpstart the teen writing portion. Teens will enjoy a fun and supportive environment to write a short, original piece. Reading aloud is optional for those who want to share, or get feedback. All types of readers, creative writers, poets, and writer- wannabe’s are invited to attend.

Meredith Holch is currently in the final revision of her young adult novel, The Night-blooming Cereus. In the book, when the exotic cactus flowers for the first time in eleven years, Emily’s Aunt, a famous musician, comes to visit them in Vermont. As the cereus approaches the height of its blooming cycle, Aunt Jesse approaches the height of a full- blown manic episode. She drives off into the night, whisking Emily, and the plant, away with her to New York City. By the end of the novel, Emily comes to terms with the well- kept family secret of her Aunt’s mental illness. Holch’s revision period is partially funded by a grant from the Vermont Community Foundation. She lives in East Hardwick, VT.

For more information contact the library at 472-7533 or Meredith Holch at 472-5787 for more info.

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