Sustaining the Joy of Teaching Writing: Revitalizing Teachers at a Young Writers' Camp: Three educators discuss how a summer writing camp for youth served as a nurturing space that helped them find joy in their practice after two difficult years of teaching during the pandemic

The article discusses how teachers are facing challenges such as low pay, high workload, burnout, and lack of support, leading many to leave the profession. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these issues, leaving teachers demoralized. The article emphasizes the importance of cultivating joy in teaching and learning, providing examples of how a summer camp for young writers served as a nurturing space that reignited educators' passion for teaching and writing.