Event
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
The Loft's Young Writers Anthology Release Party

Presenters
Marianne Manzler
Marianne Manzler is a writer, educator, and editor. She is the Loft's Program Manager of Education and supports her fellow storytellers and readers in reaching their artistic endeavors. She hopes to create a space where language, connection, and community can thrive. She has over ten years of
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Price
Regular $20.00
Friend $18.00
Genre
Multigenre
Anthology Release Youth Event

Join us for the launch of the inaugural Loft Youth Anthology, featuring exceptional work by young writers from Loft classes held between September 2024 and August 2025. Contributors will share selections from their pieces during a special reading, followed by a book signing and a short reception.

Tickets include a copy of the 2025 Loft Youth Anthology. Additional copies will be available for purchase at the event.
Check-in starts at 5:30 PM; the event begins promptly at 6:00 PM.
The reading will be held in the Performance Hall on the 2nd floor of the Open Book building.

About the Anthology:

The 2025 Loft Youth Anthology showcases exceptional work by young writers who participated in Loft classes from September 2024 to August 2025. This inaugural collection highlights the unique voices and creative talents of local Minneapolis youth. The event celebrates these emerging writers as they share their work in a public reading and Q&A, followed by a book signing and reception. Proceeds from ticket sales support the Loft’s mission to inspire and nurture young writers in Minneapolis and beyond.

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Marianne Manzler
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