Calling all young Rochester area aspiring journalists


With snow still on the ground it may seem to be too early to be thinking about summer writing workshops for kids, but vacation plans have a way of getting firmed up before you know it. I will be co-teaching a week-long journalism workshop for 8-12 year-olds at Writers & Books July 19-23. Consider enrolling your child in what is sure to be a fun and thought-provoking workshop!

With snow still on the ground it may seem to be too early to be thinking about summer writing workshops for kids, but vacation plans have a way of getting firmed up before you know it.

I will be co-teaching a week-long journalism workshop for 8-12 year olds at Writers & Books July 19-23 with graphic artist Casey Gathy. This will run all day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a break for lunch). The workshop is titled “Word on the Street.” Consider enrolling your child in what is sure to be a fun and thought-provoking workshop!

Here’s the description:

“This is a journalism workshop where participants will spend the week developing articles for print. Our news team will beat the streets to uncover ‘the scoop’ and cover recent events in the Neighborhood of the Arts and in popular culture. We will read and critique articles from popular magazines, entertainment TV shows, City, and the Democrat & Chronicle brought in by the instructor and participants. At week’s end, we will publish a small newsletter for distribution in shops and cafes in the area.”

Workshop cost:

$195 W&B members / $215 general public
Location: Writers & Books
740 University Ave, Rochester

To register, contact Writers & Books
585 473-2590

I am really looking forward to the opportunity to work with children developing reporting, writing, and media literacy skills. I'll be providing more details on what we plan to do on this blog later.

Posted: Mon - March 22, 2004 at 09:24 AM          

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