Laura Riding Jackson

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More photos of the authors and their proud families from our "Write in the Middle" camp reunion and book launch celebration.

Thank you for support from Quail Valley Charities, Inc., Indian River Clay, Michael Godown and many more volunteers and donors who make sure this camp happens every year — and that the creativity, energy, and ambition of the next generation of writers is supported and celebrated. And thanks to our fantastic teacher .k.scales!

The Write in the Middle Camp Book for 2026 has officially been launched!

We held our camp reunion and gave all the newly-minted authors their own copies of the book. The book is for sale at the LRJF Writing Center and on our website - link in comments - with all proceeds going to support our youth writing programs.

How does a poet sneeze? Haiku!!!

Join us for another open mic poetry night at the Vero W**e Bar. See reservation link in comments!

Thank you to these three amazing women who collectively served on the LRJF Board of Directors for over 20 years: Jonnie Mae Perry, Jacque Jacobs, and Susan Boyd. Although they have now stepped down from the board, their legacy lives at LRJF through their past participation and their ongoing support.

How does a poet sneeze? Haiku!!!

Join us on September 18th for another open mic poetry night at the Vero W**e Bar. Scan the QR code to RSVP and reserve a spot!

"Prisms" is a poem from Laura's debut collection called "The Close Chaplet."

Originally published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf's The Hogarth Press in 1926 under the name of Gottschalk, from her first marriage to historian Louis Gottschalk.

35 years ago today, Laura (Riding) Jackson passed away in Wabasso, FL after a long and fruitful life of writing. It is our honor to carry on her legacy and share her love of writing in all that we do.

Looking for a sweet treat to make? Here's a recipe for Laura (Riding) Jackson's sesame cookies which were well-known and loved amongst her friends and guests!

If you make a batch, be sure to send us some photos of the final product!

Want to see our Florida-Friendly garden flourish? Sign up to do some mulching, weeding, and more out at the garden behind the Laura (Riding) Jackson historic house!

Scan the QR code or go to https://unitedwayindianrivercounty.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=115658 and then complete a volunteer application. After completing the application, you will be asked to select a project to volunteer for and you will select the one for LRJF.

Thank you and get excited for the United Way Day of Caring on October 24th!