What is the Project?

The ‘Young Voices: Empowering Student Authors’ project is FREE program offered by Arts Intersections Agincourt in collaboration with Trustee Manna Wong and the TDSB. Working with professional writers and illustrators, over 7 workshops, project participants will have the opportunity to create and produce their own book.

YOU have a story to tell, and we want to help you tell it!

Project Details:

Who Can Participate? Grades 4 – 12 TDSB students in Ward 20, Scarborough-Agincourt

Mentoring Sessions: 7 FREE sessions led by experienced writers and illustrators to guide you through the creative process of developing, writing and illustrating your own story.

Project Timeline: All sessions will take place between Feb. 10 – March 11, 2025
  • Grades 4-8: Feb. 10, 18, 24, March 3, 5, 10 &11
  • Grades 9-12: Feb. 11, 20, 25, March 4, 6, 10 & 11

    • Where will the sessions take place? L’Amoreaux Collegiate – 2501 Bridletowne Circle, Scarborough

    Book Publishing: Your completed book will be professionally printed and published.
    NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

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    Book 3
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    What will I do?

  • Showcase your unique creativity.
  • Learn and/or increase your writing and illustrating skills from professional mentors.
  • Become a published author or illustrator.
  • Share your talents and interests with your friends.

    • How do I register?

  • Deadline: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
  • How to Register:

    •                     Grade 4 - 8: https://forms.gle/SHLD1EFPNrFteKHr8

                        Grade 9 - 12: https://forms.gle/6VgPAoEY2njhQfzQ7

    SPACES ARE LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
    PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.

    Parent Participation: Parents are encouraged to contact us and find out ways to join and support your young creators during the process.

    TELL YOUR STORY! Take the first step towards sharing your story with the world. Join the ‘Young Voices: Empowering Student Authors’ student book publishing project today!

    For More Information:     Contact Program Manager, Patty Jarvis – [email protected]