For middle schoolers entering 5th - 9th grade this fall. Required registration is open now. Must be a Richardson resident with a Richardson Public Library card. Registration ends on June 19th. Call 972-744-4358 to register. Must provide an email address.
Virtual WebEx Meetings
Fridays, 10:30 am - 12 pm
June 5, June 26, and July 10
Check in weekly through Dropbox, Google Docs, or email to stay on track and get updates.
Pick up supplies at Youth Services Help Desk:
- June 1 - 19 (pick up optional supply folders)
- June 22 - 26 (pick up mandatory cover art paper)
Drop off completed books on or before July 31:
- During the week of July 26 - July 30, any time, at the Youth Services Help Desk
- On July 31, between 10:30 am - 12 pm at the Youth Services Help Desk
| June 1 - June 19 |
Pick up supply folder from Youth Services
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| June 5 |
WebEx Meet
Learn It! Professional children's author, Nancy Churnin, presents a young writer's workshop
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| June 7 - June 13 |
Brainstorm It!
Discuss ideas about characters, plot, and other story element ideas
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| June 14 - June 20 |
Rough It!
Write and review the first rough draft
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| June 22 - June 26 |
Pick up cover art paper from Youth Services
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| June 26 |
WebEx Meet
Illustrate It! Graphic artist, Julie Flandorfer, offers drawing tips and page layout suggestions
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| June 28 - July 4 |
No meeting
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| July 10 |
WebEx Meet
Revise It! Check in with Ms. Churnin and review your next draft
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| July 12 - July 17 |
Proof It!
Learn publishing guidelines
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| July 18 - July 25 |
Finish It!
Work on details to complete your book. Check in for edits, feedback, and final approval by July 25
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Submit book by 12 pm, Friday, July 31
