Collaborative Storytelling ~ Priska DiGennaro K-3: This workshop will consist of a short story being read allowed, followed by several collaborative story games that get the children up and moving in a supportive environment. These games include “Higgledy Piggledy” in which the children take turns pairing a funny sound with a movement.
4-5: This workshop will have collaborative story time followed by book sharing and then reading time.
Basic Poetry ~ NoNieqa Ramos In this workshop, she will read her poetry-in-verse picture book, BEAUTY WOKE. Participants will be invited to celebrate the beauty of their cultural heritage. They will write lyrical poems about the language, music, food, dress, customs and traditions, from their cultures.
Building Characters ~ Rosie Johnson At this workshop, students will create a Character Wiki! They will learn how to create complex, multi-layered characters to use in their writing. We'll discuss everything from the character's physical description to meaningful relationships to zodiac signs. Then, we'll put the character into a variety of scenarios and practice how their personalities interact with others.
Introduction to Niche Genres ~ Priska DiGennaro This workshop will have short introductions to a set of niche genres such as Sci-fi offshoots or different types of Punk Fiction. The introductions will be followed by a short free-write time and the workshop will conclude with optional sharing time.