The Waban Library Center is thrilled to announce two upcoming Karen Day Creative Writing workshops for 4th and 5th graders!

Saturday, January 26th, a Boys-only workshop will be held from 3:30pm-4:30pm.  Does your son have a big imagination? Is he interested in writing but doesn’t know how to get started? In this workshop, local children’s author Karen Day will introduce basic fiction writing techniques such as how to create strong characters and plots. Boys will brainstorm for ideas and leave with the start to their very own stories.

No experience necessary! $20 Registration Fee.

Saturday, February 9th, , a wo

rkshop will be held for boys and girls in 4th and 5th grade, from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm.  Creating a strong narrative voice is one of the most important ingredients in fiction writing. Local children’s book writer Karen Day will take kids through exercises she does when creating fictional characters. They will also talk about plot, setting and how to make narrators come alive!

No experience necessary. $25 Registration Fee.

Both workshops will be held Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street. Pre-registration is required: email us at wabanlibrary@gmail.com. Spaces are limited!