Operation Literacy presents
Ages 8–12
Inspire a love of writing in your tween!
$45
Connect your child with bestselling authors to give them a love of reading at a young age. They’ll leave with a greater sense of empathy, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Tween Track tickets include:
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Learning in a safe, chaperoned environment
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A voucher for one free paperback book from a participating author
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An author signing event just for tweens
TWEEN PROGRAM
Friday, Feb 27th
9:30 am-2:30 pm
8:00-9:30 Check-In
9:30-10:00 Opening Ceremonies
10:15-10:45 Break Out 1
11:00-11:30 Break Out 2
11:45-12:15 Break Out 3
12:15-1:00 Lunch/Activity (Bring a sack lunch!)
1:00-1:45 Keynote
1:45-2:30 Book Signing
Josh Allen
How to Start a Story
You have ideas! So many ideas! But starting a story can be so . . . hard! In this class, author Josh Allen will share a few of his favorite techniques for getting the words to fly across the page!
Wendelin Van Draanen
Creating Colorful Characters
Author Wendelin Van Draanen (FLIPPED, the SAMMY KEYES mystery series) shares a slide-augmented workshop that covers character development, how to write realistic dialog, the value of hidden structure, the importance of theme, how to avoid the sagging middle of a story, and other insights about craft.
Allison Hong Merrill
Should You Write a Book with Your Friend?
Description coming soon!
Allison Hong Merrill and Heather B Moore will be teaching this class together.
Heather B. Moore
Should You Write a Book with Your Friend?
Description coming soon!
Allison Hong Merrill and Heather B Moore will be teaching this class together.
