Overview

Ever wondered what it’s like to write with 826NYC? Step behind our secret door for special Storytelling & Bookmaking workshops this summer! These collaborative writing adventures encourage creative expression, explore the elements of storytelling, and strengthen students’ writing skills. This fast-paced and whimsical 2.5-hour workshop inspires creativity and excitement to keep your young authors telling their stories long after they leave.

As a group, students collaborate to pen a brand new, totally original story. With the help of 826NYC’s staff and volunteers, the class will discuss the elements of a story, create a new main character, invent a setting, and write as a group until the story reaches the climax. Then, each student writes and illustrates their own ending to the group’s story. Everyone leaves as a newly-minted published author, with their very own copy of the group’s book featuring their own unique ending.

Whether you’re looking for a fun afternoon of creativity and collaboration or testing the waters to see if your young writer might want to join an after-school or weekend program in the new school year, we hope you’ll join us.

Workshop Schedule

All workshops meet from 2-4:30 PM at 826NYC: 372 Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.

• Monday, August 24: Storytelling & Bookmaking for grades 2-5
• Thursday, August 27: The Multiverse of Storytelling for grades 6-8
• Monday, August 31: The Multiverse of Storytelling for grades 6-8
• Wednesday, September 2: Storytelling & Bookmaking for grades 2-5

Registration

Storytelling & Bookmaking is for students entering 2nd-5th grade (August 24 & September 2), or those entering 6th-8th grade (August 27 & 31) in the fall.

826NYC is committed to keeping our programs available to the young writers who need our support most. You can choose between the following fee options for Storytelling & Bookmaking: full price ($50 per workshop), partial scholarship ($25 per workshop), or full scholarship (free). Program fees support 826NYC’s mission and help ensure we can work with every young writer who comes our way. We invite families to select the fee that works best for them upon registration and we will honor that choice. No additional scholarship application is required.

Questions? Email programs@826nyc.org or call 718-499-9884.