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Write NOW! ~ Opportunity for youth

Is the pen your weapon of choice?  Would you like your world of literary creations… rewritten?  Have a flair for the extrodinaire?

In other words (no pun intended), if you are a youth who is passionate about writing, the Write Now conference is for you.

On March 24, the Calgary Public Library will be hosting a fun writing and literary experience. Head on down to the Central Library (second floor) from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  This opportunity is absolutely FREE and includes lunch!

So what exactly will this amazing day include?

  • Meet local authors: Annie Sorbie, author of Memoirs of a Good Death and Marcello Di Cintio, author of Poets and Pahlevans: A Journey Into the Heart of Iran and winner of  2007 Wilfred Eggleston Award for Non-fiction
  • Attend a workshop with these incredible authors to build upon your literary skills
  • Work with the Reality is Optional writing group and take poetry and prose to a whole new level, while playing fun writing games
  • Partake in an exiting writing challenge for a chance to win HUGE prizes
  • Participate in a book exchange with other youth

 

If you have any questions, feel free to email teenservices@calgarypubliclibrary.com and click here for more information.

Hope to see you all on March 24!  Remember to bring a a new or used book to participate in the book exchange.

 

 

sarena
sarena
I wish I could say that my name is Cordelia or that I can recite "The Highwayman" from memory or even that I live on Prince Edward Island. While these facts are unfortunately untrue, you can probably tell by now that I am a die-hard Anne of Green Gables fan! My name is Sarena Dharshi and I can say that one of my favourite poems is Tennyson's "The Lady of Shalott" and I have indeed visited Charlottetown, P.E.I. Some other fun facts about me: I attend Western Canada High School, my favourite colour is turquoise and I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I love writing and performing spoken word poetry and I am also a blogger for The Huffington Post.
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