Summer 2026
Rising 7th–9th Grade
Summer sounds good in theory:
hot dogs, s’mores, lazy afternoons by the pool with friends. But you live in the Midwest, my dudes. Taylor and Bananarama weren’t lying about that cruel summer; it’s going to be hot and humid, and do you even like being outside before 6:00 p.m.? Thank goodness Mrs. Kristin has cold drinks, good air conditioning, and tons of awesome classes to help you beat the heat (and have a good excuse when adults tell you to play outside).
Writing Classes
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What If?: Speculative Fiction
Twist reality by asking “What if…?” and then letting your imagination answer.
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D&D Toolkit
Create characters, settings, and plot elements to amp up your D&D game. (Dragons welcome.)
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Rock That Revision
Learn how to break that first draft into rubble, then build it up into a piece that’s worthy of publication.
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Call It a Complex: World Building
Create the places, peoples, cultures, and creatures that populate a current work-in-progress or your next great novel.
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Actually Romantic
Falling in love is easy; writing about is hard. We’ll cover the crushes, breakups, and everything in between.
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Fantastic Fan Fiction: Super Summer Edition
All things fan fic: what it is, how to write it, and where to share it. All fandoms welcome!
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Make Mine a Myth
Learn about the mythology of four different regions, then create your own storied pantheon.
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Novel Support Group
Weekly writing sessions & workshops for writers working on (or wanting to start) long-term projects.
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Thursday Night Write
Tackle the week’s writing prompt for a chance to win the grand prize and bragging rights.
Book Clubs
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Five-Star Favorites: Mrs. Kristin's A+ Picks
Three genres, two novels, one incredible graphic novel. Trust me?
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Here There Be Dragons: Fantasy Stories
This is NOT a book club about squirrels.