Young Writers’ Conference celebrates its 29th Anniversary

Students will turn their curiosity and love of reading and writing into masterpieces. Aspiring students and writers will have the opportunity to meet with writing professionals in their field at the 29th annual Young Writer’s Conference. This year, more than 240 nine and ten year olds from across Red Deer and area will have the opportunity to learn from Canadian writers, poets, illustrators and storytellers on Saturday at École Oriole Park Elementary School. Students will have the opportunity to attend three workshop sessions in which they have expressed a special interest including drama, painting, and journaling.

Young Writers’ Conference

Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

École Oriole Park Elementary School at 5 Oldbury Street

This year, featured presenters include Marty Chan, Katharyn Blades, Alan Redel and Simon Rose among others. Sessions include storytelling, mystery writing, cartooning, writing for radio and television as well as illustrating and art sessions. A special thanks to our sponsors, the  Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools, the Optimist Cub of Red Deer, the Red Deer and District Community Foundation, Red Deer Co-ops and Superstore.

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The Young Writer’s Conference highly complements Red Deer Public Schools’ priority on literacy and provides an exceptional opportunity for students passionate about reading and writing to develop their skills.