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Writers Give Back sponsored a Young Storytellers Foundation mentoring program last spring at the Linwood Howe Elementary School in Culver City. It was such a huge success that we've been invited back. This is an excellent opportunity for you to use your talents to give back to a group of eager fourth and fifth grade students. We currently need three more mentors.

HOW IT WORKS
Over the course of the six-week program (one hour session each week), 10 elementary school students are paired with 10 volunteers, who guide and encourage the students as they imagine, develop, and write their own short screenplay. At the end of the six-week session, professional actors (all volunteers) join students and mentors in staging The Big Show, a spirited staged reading of each script for an audience of family, teachers, and friends.

THE DETAILSTheBigShow
Linwood Howe Elementary
4100 Irving Place, Culver City, CA 90232

First Session:
Wednesday, October 8th 12:30 - 1:30PM

Final Session:
Wednesday, November 12th 12:30 - 1:30PM

Big Show:
Wednesday, November 19th 6PM

WHY I MENTOR
The time commitment is minimal but the rewards are immense! Each time I mentor I am amazed by the sheer brilliance that comes out of these talented young writers. These kids' imaginations are limitless and it is inspiring watching them create. It is also a great way for you to encourage the next generation of artists. It's important to note that you don't have to be a writer to mentor - you just have to enjoy storytelling and allow the children to guide you!

IF YOU WANT TO MENTOR
Please e-mail kate@writersgiveback.org if you are interested in becoming a mentor or have any questions about The Young Storytellers Foundation.

IF YOU CAN'T MENTOR BUT WANT TO SUPPORT YST AND AGB

Click here to make a donation to The Young Storytellers Foundation or here to Writers Give Back. Your tax-deductible donation to WGB helps us cover costs so that we can bring you more exciting programs like this one. You can forward this e-mail to friends and family who might be interested by clicking the button below.

Thank you,

Kate Sargeant
Program Coordinator
Writers Give Back