In this three-hour workshop Angela Misri will take writers through the steps of creating and pitching stories for middle grades and young adult readers. This includes exercises in world-building, younger points of view, character, diversity, educational vs. entertainment writing, and story arcs.

Participants are welcome to arrive with own existing ideas and writing. We will be sharing our work at different points in the workshop.

Angela Misri is an award-winning digital journalist, novelist and instructor with more than twenty years of experience, fourteen of them with the CBC and now as the Digital Director for The Walrus. She is also the author of seven books, including the 2021 Hackmatack fiction winner, Pickles vs the Zombies.

Please note this workshop is intended for adults learning more about writing for young readers. This workshop is presented in partnership with the Canadian Authors Association, Niagara Branch.

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Please Note: This event will now be provided virtually via Zoom.

We continue to keep the health and safety of our customers our highest priority. As such the following measures will be in place:

• Proof of vaccination and government ID is required to enter the program room. Beginning January 4, 2022, only the enhanced vaccine certificate with the official QR code will be accepted.
• Programs will run with limited capacity to ensure physical distancing
• Participants are asked to sanitize their hands upon entering the program room
• Masks must be worn by participants throughout the duration of the program

In-person programming is contingent on public health regulations and is subject to change. This program may be shifted to a virtual event via Zoom, if necessary. Staff will notify registered participants of any changes, when applicable.