What was your favorite story as a child? The stories we read and listened to as children sticks in our memories, cherished tales that we hold dear. But now, there’s a new generation of children who are growing up and they need new stories to read and listen to. If you think you have a story inside you that needs nurturing and crafting, then sign up for Ayala Museum’s basic workshop on writing for children to learn about the tools you need in bringing your story to life. Let your words take flight.
The workshop is open to writers aged 18 and above. Interested participants must have a basic knowledge of writing in either English or Filipino, and must not be shy about performing at a public venue.
They must also send in a short writing sample (1 page, double-spaced) answering the question: “If I could be a character in a book for children, which book would it be and what kind of character am I?”, along with their name and contact details to villaflores.md@ayalafoundation.org on or before September 7, 2014.
The workshop fee is 3,800 includes materials, handouts, snacks, certificate, 5-day free admission to the museum and one day free access to the library.
A 5% discount will be given to those who pay in full on or before the deadline while 10% will be given to Ayala Museum and Acentive members.
Payments can be made in cash, check, or through credit card. Discounts do not apply to credit card transactions. The deadline for payment is on September 7, 2014.
For inquiries, please call Marj at 759-8288 local 25, email villaflores.md@ayalafoundation.org or visit www.ayalamuseum.org.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Gabriela Lee was 17 when she wrote her first children’s book, La-on and the Seven-Headed Dragon, which was illustrated by her mother, Marcy Dans-Lee and published by Adarna Books. Now, her poems and short stories have been published in the Philippines, Singapore, and the United States. Her latest work has been included in Kaleidoscope, an anthology of diverse YA speculative fiction published by Twelfth Planet Press. She received her master’s degree in Literary Studies from NUS (National University of Singapore), and she currently teaches creative writing, literature, and composition at the English department at UP Diliman.
Source: Ayala Museum
