Library to host conference connecting youth to professional authors
TORONTO, Oct. 12 /CNW/ - Toronto Public Library will host the annual Young Voices Writers Conference to give Toronto youth an opportunity to work directly with professional writers and authors, perform at an open mic and get published in an instant anthology.
The free conference, scheduled Saturday, October 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street), still has a few spots available but young writers (ages 12 to 19) are encouraged to register early.
Award-winning presenters include Richard Scarsbrook (fiction writing), Sandy Arbuthnot (web publishing), John Crossingham (songwriting), Willow Dawson (graphic novels), Lesley Livingston (fantasy), Rosemary Mosco (short stories), Al St. Louis (spoken word) and Toronto Public Library writer-in-residence Allan Stratton, at the writers' table.
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Last year's conference was filled to capacity with well over 160 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 17.5 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 31 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
For further information:
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Ken Sparling, Communications Officer (416) 397-5970
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