Instructor: Megan Frazer Blakemore
Date & Time: Saturday, February 29 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Brewer Public Library
Level: Open
Maximum Attendees: 12
Fee: MWPA Member $50 | Nonmember $105
Registration Closes: February 24
*Co-Sponsored by the Brewer Public Library
Holden Caulfield had no patience for phonies and neither do young readers.
In this workshop, attendees will peel back the rosy layers of nostalgia and explore how to write authentically for children and teens. Through readings, film clips, and writing exercises, attendees will gain a better understanding of voice as it relates to children and teens. Excerpts will come from a range of classic texts such as A Separate Peace, To Kill a Mockingbird, and, yes, The Catcher in the Rye as well as more modern voices including Ibi Zoboi, Anne Ursu, and more.
This instructive and generative workshop is intended for writers who want to develop their skills at tuning in to the way young people honestly view the world. Come prepared to write and share your work.
+ TWO SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The MWPA is proud to offer one full scholarship to this workshop for a Brewer Public Library patron, as well as one full scholarship for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Library patrons should note that they will complete the application form for member scholarships, but they do not need to be members to be eligible. Application Due on February 17 at 9:00 a.m. → MORE INFORMATION