Hello girls & boys!  It is with teary eyes that I inform you October 8, 2011 was our last Saturday session of the YAP until 2012.  But don't worry, we'll still be plenty busy with two back-to-back sessions on October 15th and 22nd at the S.T.A.R.S Academy Saturday program!  If you would like the YAP to visit your youth organization, call or email us today at (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com.  

If you like this blog, become a fan today by registering below and leave a comment.  Until next time, keep reading and/or writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"  

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Chilly Change Is In The Air

Hello boys & girls!  October is here and I already feel its chill in the air.  This Saturday, we'll be covering a genre from an earlier session...nonfiction!  So much has changed for many of you as you began a new year of school, new grade, new teacher, etc.  That means your autobiographies have changed too!    

On a sad note, I have to inform you and your parents that this Saturday will be our last session until 2012.  With the holiday season approaching, I think it's best that we take a little break and reconvene in the New Year.  

If you like this blog, become a fan today by registering below and leave me a comment.  I will be updating you on our next session date in 2012 here as well.  Until next time, keep reading and/or writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!" 

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  October 8th

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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What Have You Learned?

Hello girls & boys!  Can you believe it's already the last week of September?  It's been five months since our writing journey began last April!  What have you learned?  I'd love for you to tell me the next time we meet.  So...write it down and bring it with you.  I'll be waiting...   

If you like this blog, become a fan today by registering below and leave me a comment.  Until next time, keep reading and/or writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!" 

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Reading and Writing

Hello boys & girls!  I've got a question for ya.  How many of you like to read and write?  How many of you like to write and read?  If you're wondering why I'm asking the same question, it's because I'm not.  See, some people like to read more than they like to write.  Others like to write more than they like to read.  So, which question best describes you?  Tell me your answer at our next session in October.  I can't wait to hear! 

If you like this blog, become a fan today by registering below and leave me a comment.  Until next time, keep reading and/or writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!" 

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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September Session Update

Hello girls & boys!  It was good to see you this past Saturday.  I enjoyed hearing your story poems about Mother Nature.  I am truly amazed at what you all come up with each and every month.   Keep up the great work! 

To all of the YAP parents, I'm not sure where sessions will be held after October.  I will keep you posted on any new location updates as they come in.

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!" 

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Nature Writing

Hello boys and girls!  I hope you're ready for our next creative writing session this Saturday, September 10th!  With all of Mother Nature's happenings over the last few weeks, we'll be shifting gears a bit for some nature writing, with a twist of poetry.  Can't wait to see you all!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!" 

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Natural Wonders

Hello girls and boys!  So much has happened in the last seven days.  An earthquake and a hurricane in one week!  I thought our September genre would be humor, but for some reason a nature-writing session seems quite appropriate.  I'll have all of the details when you come.

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!" 

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Summer Is Slippin' Away

Hello boys and girls!  One more month and a day before we slip into fall.  I sure hope you're writing your thoughts down in those summer journals I told you about.  They'll be a good way to reminisce about the fun times you had this summer once it's too cold to play outside!

Good luck to all of you who have started or will start school in the coming weeks.  I wish you all the best!  Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!" 

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Young Mystery Writers

Hello girls and boys!  What fun we had this past Saturday writing mysteries.  We'll be covering that genre again in the future for sure.  Who knew you all could be so creative in such a short period of time?  I did, that's who! 

Good luck to all of you who have started or will start school in the coming weeks.  I wish you all the best!  Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!" 

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Summer Is Slowly Creeping Away

Hello boys and girls!  We are slowly creep, creep, creeping up to the end of summer.  Many of you have been traveling on vacation.  I hope you didn't forget to write in your journals about all of the fun you had.  If you didn't, it's not too late, so go for it!!!  If you're planning on coming to our next YAP session on August 13th, I'll see you there.

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Is August really here?

Hello girls and boys!  I don't know where the month of July went, but if you see it, can you tell it to come back?   Before long, most of you will be sitting inside the four walls of a classroom.  Don't miss out on these last few weeks of summer reading.  We'll tackle the writing part at our next YAP session on August 13th.

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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The Blazing Summer of 2011

Hello boys and girls!  I hope you all are surviving this horrific heat.  Wow, has it been a hot summer!!!  What to do with all of this warmth?  Write a super hot story about it, of course!!!  If you don't have a journal, ask your parents to pick one up.  They don't cost much and you can capture all your summer memories that go by SO fast.  In December, you can open up your journal and reminisce about those hot summer days that felt like they'd never end!

Speaking of heat, the YAP is on a brief vacation this week from the Nzinga Creative Arts Center for some routine maintenance, but we'll be back soon.  If you would like the YAP to visit your organization, call or email us for program rates and availability today!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Is ANYONE there? I think I hear FOOTSTEPS...

Hello girls and boys!  Don't be alarmed, there's really no one there.  Or is there?  Maybe there is...  Can you guess which genre this is?  MYSTERY!!!  That's what we're tackling this week at the Nzinga Creative Arts Center.  So far, the stories I've read have the little hairs on my arms sticking straight up! Mystery writing is SO much fun!

If you would like the Young Authors Program to visit your organization, call or email us for program rates and availability today!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Young Poets Program???

Hello boys and girls.  I'd like to thank the children (and their parents) who came out to our last YAP session.  It could be me, but it seemed like you all didn't want our hour to end.  That being said, I hope you enjoyed learning how to create your own Haiku poems.  They were REALLY good, by the way!!!

The YAP resumes programming at the Nzinga Creative Arts Center this week.  If you would like the Young Authors Program to visit your organization, call or email us for program rates and availability today!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Happy Fourth!

Hello girls and boys!  Are you ready for some fireworks?  I know I am!  This week I'll be gearing up for our next YAP session, only five days away.  Just in case you missed last week's post, we'll be doing poetry, with a concentration on Haiku...

Don't know what that is?
Come this Saturday and see.
Fun for all to share!

The YAP is on vacation July 4 - 8, as the Nzinga Creative Arts Center is closed for the holiday.   However, if you would like the Young Authors Program to visit your organization, call or email us for program rates and availability today!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program (registration is required)

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Young Authors Are Everywhere!

Hello girls and boys!  I apologize for the one day delay.  I was out of town this past weekend visiting family in my home state of New Jersey.  While I was there, I found out just how many aspiring young authors there are all over this country.  Many of them are my younger cousins who LOVE to read and write, just like all of you!  Make sure your parents don't forget about our next YAP session on July 9th.  Did someone say Haiku? Yep!  Know what literary genre that is? If not, you'll find out on July 9th.

This marks week three of the YAP at the Nzinga Creative Arts Center.   If you would like the Young Authors Program to visit your organization, call or email us for program rates and availability today!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Gifted & Talented

Hello girls and boys!  It's week two of the Young Authors Program at the Nzinga Creative Arts Center.  I can't begin to tell you how talented the group of young writers I'm working with on Monday's and Thursday's really are.  Keep up the good work you guys! 

If you would like the Young Authors Program to visit your organization, call or email us for program rates and availability today! 

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Summer Break...YAY!!!

Hello girls and boys!  I want to send a special thank you to the young authors who participated in the YAP sessions at the Steele Creek Public Library!  Seems people can't stop talking about it.  Guess that means I'll be back...soon I hope!?!

The Young Authors Program is EXCITED to announce our ongoing collaboration with the Nzinga Creative Arts Center on Monday's and Thursday's between June 13 and August 19, 2011.  

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. (every second Saturday of the month)

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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See you...in September! (Well, August for us in the south)

Hello girls and boys!  One, I said, ONE more week to go!!!  I hope I'll see many of you this June, July, and August on the second Saturday of the month for the YAP, so make sure your parents don't forget.  Speaking of the second Saturday of the month, in five days, that's exactly what it'll be!!! What genre will be covering?  Nonfiction!!! I finally made up my mind after seeing how much fun the group of kids from First Ward Elementary had last week when I was there.  I've got some pretty fun and nifty things for us to do, so don't miss out on all the fun!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

The Young Authors Program is EXCITED to announce our upcoming collaborations with the Nzinga Creative Arts Center on Tuesday's and Thursday's beginning June 13th and the Steele Creek Public Library on June 14, 2011.  Registration is required for the FREE Steele Creek library event, so call the library directly.  If you would like the Young Authors Program to visit your organization, call or email us for program rates and availability today! 

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. 

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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School's Almost Out!

Hello boys and girls!  Are you enjoying your last days of school?  I bet the answer to that question is, YES!  I'm 90% decided on what genre we'll be covering at our next session on June 11th, so keep checking in to see what it'll be.

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

The Young Authors Program is EXCITED to announce our upcoming collaborations with the Nzinga Creative Arts Center on Tuesday's and Thursday's beginning June 13th and the Steele Creek Public Library on June 14, 2011.  Registration is required for the FREE Steele Creek library event, so call the library directly.  If you would like the Young Authors Program to visit your organization, call or email us for program rates and availability today! 

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5 (6-12 available by request)

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. 

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Long Weekend

Hello boys and girls!  I know all of you can't wait until this weekend.  I know I can't.  It's the last long weekend, with no school on Monday of the year.  It seems like such a long stretch until our next session, but trust me, it'll be worth the wait!  Still haven't quite decided on what genre we'll be covering on June 11th, so keep checking in for updates each week until then. 

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

The Young Authors Program is EXCITED to announce our upcoming collaborations with Communities In Schools of Charlotte on May 31st, the Nzinga Creative Arts Center on Tuesday's and Thursday's beginning June 13th, and the Charlotte Public Library, Steele Creek Branch, on June 14, 2011.  If you would like the Young Authors Program to come to your organization too, call or email us for program rates today! 

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. 

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Hello girls and boys!  For those of you in North Carolina, I am sending you lots of good luck as you take the the End-of-Grade exams this week.  I know you are going to do well, with 3's and 4's in ALL subjects!  We had a great time this past Saturday.  Our genre was fiction and WOW, are you ladies and gents some GREAT fiction writers!  We'll be meeting again in June and I'm not 100% sure which genre we will be covering, so check back soon to find out.  Don't you love the way I keep you guessing?

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

The Young Authors Program currently has upcoming collaborations with Communities In Schools of Charlotte and the Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County, Steele Creek Branch, on June 14, 2011.  If you would like the Young Authors Program to come to your organization too, call or email us for program rates today! 

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. 

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Simon Says...Fiction!

Hello girls and boys!  I hope you are adjusting well to this second week of May.  I can't wait to see each of you this Saturday at our first of six monthly sessions.  Looks like we'll be doing fi, fi, fi...FICTION!  Bring your fun fantastic fiction stories as we write off into the universe!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"


The Young Authors Program currently has upcoming collaborations with Communities In Schools of Charlotte and the Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County.  If you or your organization would like to collaborate with the Young Authors Program, call or email us for program rates! 

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. 

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Hello boys and girls!  May is here and just like those lovely flowers I know you'll be buying for Mom, it is in FULL bloom!  We had a grrrrrreat session this past Saturday and lemme tell ya, you all LOVE science fiction.  Which is why choosing the genre for our next session was hard.  I think we'll go with fiction though, which brings us back to the basics of creative writing.  Our new dates for the next six months are listed below.  

Don't forget to treat Mom REALLY special this week.  Since I am one, I know yours will thank me for adding this little reminder!  Oh yeah, that goes for your teachers too, since it is Teacher Appreciation week. 

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh, yeah, yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When:  May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. 

Time:  3-4 p.m.

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time), $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Hello boys and girls!  Can you believe April is almost over?  You know what that means?  One more FULL month of school!  What do your parents have planned for you this summer?  Even if the answer to that is lots of fun in the sun, don't forget about the YAP.  

Our last April session is this Saturday, the 30th.  From then on, YAP sessions will be held the second Saturday of each month for the next six months.  Those dates are May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, and October 8. 

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When: April 30, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. 

Time: 3-3:45 and 4-4:45 (April 30) 3-4 (May - October)

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time) & $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

Program Information link:

http://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte-nc/events/show/175948525-young-authors-program

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Goodbye April Showers!

Hello boys and girls!  Can you believe April is almost over?  You know what that means?  One more FULL month of school!  What do your parents have planned for you this summer?  Even if the answer to that is lots of fun in the sun, don't forget about the YAP.  We hope to have sessions in June, July, and August too!

Speaking of sessions, our last one for April is this Saturday, the 30th.  I'm working out the details for at least two sessions in May, but the dates haven't been confirmed, so stay tuned!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Young Authors Program

What:  Creative writing for kids in grades K-5

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When: April 30 (May dates coming soon!)

Time: 3-3:45 and 4-4:45 (either session)

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time) & $6 per session

Contact:  Dorothy H. Price @ (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

Program Information link:

http://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte-nc/events/show/175948525-young-authors-program

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Happy (Early) Easter!

Hello girls and boys!  If you're below the Mason Dixon, Happy Spring Break!  To those of you "up top,"  don't worry...one more week to go!

Our attendance this past Saturday, was, well, less than stellar, but we're still moving forward :)  Maybe the attendance or lack there of was a sign that nonfiction isn't one of your favorite genres, and that's cool if it's not.  Only thing I'd say about that is to give every genre a try, at least once.  You just never know what you don't like until you DO give it a try.  That goes for vegetables too!  

Now for a few last minute reminders.  The April 23 session is cancelled since so many of you will be out of town.  April 30 is our last session until further notice, so make sure you check back in for new dates.  And don't forget our NEW location listed below!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Dorothy H. Price

What:  Young Authors Program

Where: Lakeview Church

13925 Erwin Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

When: April 30 (May dates coming soon!)

Time: 3-3:45 and 4-4:45 (either session)

Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)

How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!

Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time) & $6 per session

Contact: (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

Program Information link:

http://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte-nc/events/show/175948525-young-authors-program

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NEW YAP LOCATION!!!

Hello boys and girls! I hope you are all in school enjoying this super sunny Monday morning! We had a blast this past Saturday learning about Haiku, Couplet, Cinquain, and Free Verse poetry.  You all are some FABULOUS young poets!  As for the remaining three sessions, I have some updates that you'll need to report to your parents.

We are cancelling the session on April 23 since so many of you will be out of town.  Therefore, April 16 and 30 will be the last two sessions.  We also have a new location, so please make sure your parents don't take you to Chick-fil-A in the Rivergate Shopping Center.  While we enjoyed our two sessions there, we are excited about finishing up the last two sessions at Lakeview Church!  It's about a half-mile up the road off of South Tryon on Erwin Rd., across the street from Lake Wylie School.  The times are still the same, so we'll be waiting for you next Saturday afternoon.

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!  Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Dorothy H. Price
What:  Young Authors Program
Where: Lakeview Church
13925 Erwin Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
When: April 16, 30
Time: 3-3:45 and 4-4:45 (either session)
Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)
How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!
Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time) & $6 per session
Contact: (704) 464-8559 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

Program Information link:
http://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte-nc/events/show/175948525-young-authors-program

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Happy National Poetry Month!

Hello girls and boys!  Happy Saturday to you all!  Just a quick note about today's session. Today's genre is poetry and who doesn't love sentences that rhyme?  We initially planned for a NewsChannel 36 cameraman to come out and videotape some footage of us in action, but we're still working out the logistics.  Once we have all of the details, I'll let you know.  So get your smile ready for the camera!

Until next time, keep reading and writing, writing, writing away!!! Oh yeah, don't forget the YAP motto..."Anything is possible, as long as you believe!"

Who:  Dorothy H. Price
What:  Young Authors Program
Where:  Chick-fil-A
14111 Rivergate Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28273
When: April 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 3-3:45 and 4-4:45 (either session)
Why:  Because it's fun! (and educational too)
How:  Plane, train, or automobile...whichever is best for your parents!
Cost:  $4 registration fee (one-time) & $6 per session
Contact: (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

Program Information link:
http://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte-nc/events/show/175948525-young-authors-program

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