Making a “Monster”
Kai Cheng Thom
A creative writing workshop.
Authors Sarena and Sasha Nanua lead students through a ghost story writing workshop inspired by their middle grade novel, Spirit Service: Twice the Trouble. In this hands-on event, they break down setting and ghosts, and what happens when your character comes face-to-face with them. Students are encouraged to have paper and pencils handy for this Halloween-themed bonus event. Grades 4-8.
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