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Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Spring 2022)

Saturday, February 26, 2022 @ 3:00 pm

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Saturdays, February 12 – April 9 / 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST

Join us online for Speak Up, a FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series for teens (ages 13-19).

In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities.

The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework. No previous experience necessary!

February 12—Margaret Cardillo (Screenwriting workshop)
February 19—Margaret Cardillo (Screenwriting workshop)
February 26—Margaret Cardillo (Screenwriting workshop)
March 05—Wendy Xu, author of Tidesong and Mooncakes as part of the NEA Big Read (Comics workshop)
March 12—Wendy Xu, author of Tidesong and Mooncakes as part of the NEA Big Read (Comics workshop)
March 19—Trung Le Nguyen, author of The Magic Fish as part of the NEA Big Read (Comics workshop)
March 26—Trung Le Nguyen, author of The Magic Fish as part of the NEA Big Read (Comics workshop)

Margaret Cardillo
is a screenwriter, professor, and children’s book author. She holds degrees from Boston College and the University of Miami. Margaret’s writing for the screen won a CTA Emmy and has placed her in many festivals around the country, winning several Best of Fest. Her award-winning children’s books have taken her to schools and events worldwide. Her children’s book on Audrey Hepburn is currently under option for the screen. A former book editor, Margaret now teaches screenwriting at the University of Miami. You can visit her online at www.margaretcardillo.com.

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Language
English
Occurrence
All Year