Register Now For the 16th Annual Young Writers’ Workshop
- Friday, 28 January 2011 12:16
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Registration is now open for the 16th annual Young Writers' Workshop. This community event for Scarsdale third to fifth graders will take place on Saturday, March 26th, 2011, from 9 am until noon at Scarsdale Middle School. Once again, this promises to be a fantastic morning with many new and interesting workshops, as well as some favorites from the past.
The morning will begin with a keynote address by Gail Carson Levine, the award-winning author of Ella Enchanted (a Newberry Honor Book) and Writing Magic: Creating Books That Fly (a writing guide for aspiring young authors). Ms. Levine, a sought-after visiting author to schools, will also be conducting two interactive Master Workshops for the kids.
In addition, more than 45 top creative professionals from the New York area will be on hand to share their craft. Among the presenters are journalists from the New York Times, two Emmy-award winning television producers, a presidential speechwriter, an advertising executive whose clients include the NBA, an Archie Comics creator, and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, who will teach a workshop on how to write an effective letter to a legislator. (Note: Assemblywoman Paulin will send a representative from her office if she is unable to attend due to state budget planning in the spring).
The Young Writers’ Workshop also welcomes two returning cultural partners - The Picture House in Pelham and New York City-based Writopia Lab. Both will provide teaching artists to the event.
All students will also have the opportunity to give back to the community by donating gently used books on the day of the event. The goal is to collect 2011 books, which will be donated to The Childcare Council of Westchester Inc.
Registration takes place online at www.youngwritersworkshop.eventbrite.com from January 28th through February 17th. Registration after February 17th will be charged a $10 late fee and is subject to workshop availability. (Note: Late registrations will not be accepted after March 4th).
