SCRIBES- Explore the Craft of Storytelling
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This summer, The Wren’s Nest will bring back its Scribes Summer Camp for middle-school age students on July 7 to 11 from 9am-4pm EDT. Students are invited to embark on a literary adventure to develop the craft of writing and sharpen their storytelling skills in workshops led by local teaching artist and published author Hugh “H.D.”Hunter.
Every day, campers will be treated to exclusive insights from guest speakers across the storytelling genre, including journalists, musicians, performers, and creative writers, as they unveil the secrets behind their success.
Camp will conclude with a Scribes Showcase, a platform for our young storytellers to celebrate their creative talents with their family and friends.
About SCRIBES
At The Wren’s Nest, our mission is to cultivate the next generation of writers and readers by championing the power of using your voice to tell your story. The Scribes program was created in 2010 to broaden creative writing education and mentorship for middle-grade students.
This year's week-long summer camp is open to middle-grade students in Georgia. Space is limited to 12 students. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. The $300 registration fee for students includes workshop attendance, museum admission, a notebook and writing utensil, and light refreshments.
About the instructor
Hugh “H.D.” Hunter is a storyteller, teaching artist, and community organizer from Atlanta. He’s also the winner of several indie book awards for multicultural fiction. Hugh is committed to stories about Black kids and their many expansive worlds. He loves vegan snacks, basketball, and stories that make you cry—but make you smile afterward. Check out Hugh’s work at https://hughhdhunter.com and on Instagram (@hdhunterbooks).
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