Bookbinding, Readings, and a Week to Remember: Day 5 of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop  

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1, 2, 3, 4…and just like that, it’s Day 5!   It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the final day of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop!   The morning began with our young writers sharing their favorite moments from the week. They reflected on all the memories they had made together, mentioning highlights such as listening to one another’s readings, finding inspiration … Continue reading Bookbinding, Readings, and a Week to Remember: Day 5 of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop  

Comics, Characters, Creativity, and a Whole Lot of Laughter: Day 4 of the 2026 Young Writers Workshop 

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Ever thought writing was just about words on a page?   Well, this morning’s session reminded us that stories can be told in so many different ways. Sometimes, writing looks like comics. Sometimes, it looks like drawings. And sometimes, it looks like a weird alien named Georgina living in Slippery Kansas!  The day began with Aidia introducing our young writers to … Continue reading Comics, Characters, Creativity, and a Whole Lot of Laughter: Day 4 of the 2026 Young Writers Workshop 

Empathy, Poetry, Art, and Fiction: Day 3 of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop 

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Day three of the 2026 Young Writers' Workshop focused on empathy, perspective, poetry, art, and fiction as our young writers spent the day exploring different ways of seeing the world through writing.  The day began with the Question of the Day: "What would your character have for breakfast?" The young writers shared creative and often humorous responses … Continue reading Empathy, Poetry, Art, and Fiction: Day 3 of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop 

Nature, Poetry, Art, and Imagination: Day Two of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop

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Day two of the 2026 Young Writers' Workshop was filled with reflection, creativity, observation, and imagination as our young writers explored the connections between nature, writing, art, and storytelling. The day began in the garden with a reflective nature-writing session facilitated by Maranda. Our young writers spent time observing a piece of nature and writing … Continue reading Nature, Poetry, Art, and Imagination: Day Two of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop

Character Building, Workshopping, and Play Writing: Day One of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop

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The 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop is officially underway, and what a way to begin! The day started with a simple question: “What is your favorite book?” Our young writers shared books ranging from fantasy to beloved classics, and the answers gave us a glimpse into the interests and imaginations of our young writers and set … Continue reading Character Building, Workshopping, and Play Writing: Day One of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop