Ink & Inspiration: How Visions Students Became Published Authors
The Visions In Education writing community came together on April 10 to celebrate the Find Your Voice Book Release featuring published works from students in this year’s Find Your Voice writing class offered in partnership with 916 Ink. The event showcased three collections of student writing: Mark Our Words, The Power of Ink, and Rhythms of Rain.
By fostering both technical skills and creative freedom, the program helps to empower students by transforming their thoughts and experiences into powerful written works. Students in both our high school and middle school classes worked with instructors to refine the pieces that they wanted to publish in the anthology.
The course creates a nurturing yet dynamic environment where students can discover and expand their writing potential. Students met weekly to hone their writing voices in a supportive atmosphere, engaging in creative exercises and receiving positive constructive feedback. This judgment-free space encourages young writers to take risks, share their perspectives, and develop confidence in their artistic expression.
“Everyone is a writer when given a safe environment to express themselves,” says Crystal Linnet, Middle School Find Your Voice Coordinator and Visions teacher.
From Written Word to Spoken Word
The authors were provided with copies of their books and shared their work with the crowd of families and staff who have been eagerly waiting to hear what they have been working on over the course of the semester. As the young authors shared their stories; parents, guardians, friends, and staff listened intently, laughing at punchlines, and cheering for each student who shared.
Students who were not prepared to speak in front of the crowd had the opportunity to have their work shared by one of their peers or teachers, ensuring that everyone had an opportunity to have their voices heard. After the event concluded, 916 Ink held a signing session where students were able to sign and leave notes behind sharing their experience with the program. Congratulations to our published authors!
Check out the video below to learn more about the program from past participants!
Interested in writing? 916 Ink will hold Creative Writing Camps this summer at the 916 Ink Imaginarium located in South Sacramento for Grades 3-8.
Note: these events are hosted by 916 Ink, not Visions In Education. We are sharing this opportunity as a courtesy to our families.