Attention: Education, Youth, City, What’s On Listings Editors
Library Writers Conference Encourages Youth to Express Themselves
Youth Offered Free Access to Industry Professionals
Toronto (Monday, October 5, 2009) - Toronto Public Library’s annual Young Voices Writers Conference on Saturday, October 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street) will give Toronto youth an opportunity to work with professional writers on their creative writing endeavours, perform at an open mic and get published in an instant anthology.
The slate of professional authors who will be presenting workshops includes Charles Officer on screenwriting, Kristyn Dunnion on writing science fiction, Dylan Hudecki on songwriting, Jill Andrew on journalism, David Bidini on creative non-fiction, Jessica Yee on blogging and Krystle Mullin on poetry.
Who: Toronto’s Creative Youth
What: Toronto Public Library’s Young Voices Writers Conference
Where: North York Central Library, 5120 (at the North York Centre subway stop)
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Hours: Registration and snacks: 9:30 a.m. Conference: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last year’s conference was filled to capacity with well over 140 participants, so young writers are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Call 416-395-5784, or register online: torontopubliclibrary.ca/yvconference
Toronto Public Library is committed to creating library services that address the specific needs of teens, encourage teens to read and support youth in building leadership, academic and social skills. In addition to an extensive list of programs and services, Toronto Public Library also has dedicated study space for group or individual study to help teens complete school assignments.
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 16 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 29 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
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