Young Authors Program: 2013

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Hiatus

Hello YAP parents and children. The YAP is on hiatus until further notice. Please continue to check back for programming updates at your convenience. Thank you to all who have supported this venture over the years. It wouldn't be the program it is today without, YOU!

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!"

Read a recent picture book review by the YAP founder on Momscharlotte.com!
View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!

Read about the YAP founder in this Charlotte Observer article!

Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP SESSION INFORMATION (GRADES 1-5)

TBD

Contact Info.: 973-699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Magical Sunday

A huge thank you to all of those young authors who came out to our first session of the new school year. I enjoyed hearing all of the stories detailing how you would spend your day if you were a magician. Stay tuned for next month's date, location and general program information.

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!"

Read a recent picture book review by the YAP founder on Momscharlotte.com!
View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!

Read about the YAP founder in this Charlotte Observer article!

Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP SESSION INFORMATION (GRADES 1-5)

October date/time TBD

Contact Info.: 973-699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Monday, September 2, 2013

September is Here

And that means summer break is officially over! I truly hope you all enjoyed your fun in the sun. Now it's time to get back to the books. Of course that means the YAP is back, too. Our next date, new location and general program information is listed below.

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!"

View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!

Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!

Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP SESSION INFORMATION (GRADES 1-5)

Sunday, September 22, 2013
3-4 p.m.

Enclave at Rivergate Apartments - Leasing Office/Clubhouse

12400 Toscana Way, Charlotte, NC 28273
If your child is interested in attending, RSVP IS REQUIRED, as there is a participant limit.

Admission is FREE!
(Donations Welcome)
Please call or email (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

August...Already?

Am I the only one who cannot believe July is over? In just a few weeks, school will be back in session for Charlotte students. If you're looking for something to do, write a letter to a friend who moved away or a family member in another state. And you can always, always, always read a good book! Only one week left before the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's annual summer reading program is over. They've got lots of prizes if you reach your reading goal!

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!"

View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!
Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!
Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP Session Information (2013-2014 dates/location TBD)
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session

If you are interested in attending, please call or email to register, as there is a participant limit.

Youth essay, short story and/or manuscript edits/critiques available upon request.

If you would like the YAP to visit your youth organization (grades K-12), call or email us for rates and availability at (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Sweet Summer

Hello, everyone. By now, your summer is in full swing. Maybe you're in camp, away visiting family in another city or state, or keeping busy with a great summer read. No matter what it is you're doing this summer, have lots of fun. For those who are open to trying something new, check out your favorite book on audio. I'm sure your local library has audio books on CD or for download via phone or other mobile device, with your parents permission, of course.

If you're in Charlotte, make sure you sign up for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's annual summer reading program. They've got lots of fun prizes if you reach your reading goal!

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!"

View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!
Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!
Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP Session Information (2013-2014 dates/location TBD)
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session

If you are interested in attending, please call or email to register, as there is a participant limit.

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Saturday, May 11, 2013

See you...

In September. I always loved that song, especially when I was kid and ready for summer break. While we're still a month away from the last day of school, today was our last YAP session of 2012-2013. However, that doesn't mean it's time to stop reading and writing. If you're in Charlotte, make sure you sign up for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's annual summer reading program. They've got lots of fun prizes if you reach your reading goal!

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!"

View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!
Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!
Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP Session Information (2013-2014 dates/location TBD)
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session

If you are interested in attending, please call or email to register, as there is a participant limit.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

...Bring May Flowers

Welcome, May! I sure do love a lazy, rainy, April day, but it was time for the spring to move on. I look forward to seeing all of your blooming faces in just a few weeks at our final YAP session of the 2012-2013 school year.

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!"

View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!
Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!
Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):
May 11, 2013
3-4 p.m.
CMC-Steele Creek Community Room
13640 Steelecroft Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
**Please park and enter around the back, on the opposite side of the ER.
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session
If you are interested in attending, please call or email in advance to register, as there is a participant limit.

Future YAP Session Dates:
June - August: closed for summer break
September - November dates TBD

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

I am in a good mood when...

I am writing! That was April's theme, with the help of Tameka Fryer Brown's new picture book: MY COLD PLUM LEMON PIE BLUESY MOOD! From what I gathered, most of my young authors are in a good mood when they are doing things they love. For example: drawing, playing with siblings, going on trips, helping others and meeting new friends. So, what puts you in a good mood?

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!"

View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!
Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!
Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):
May 11, 2013
3-4 p.m.
CMC-Steele Creek Community Room
13640 Steelecroft Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
**Please park and enter around the back, on the opposite side of the ER.
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session
If you are interested in attending, please call or email in advance to register, as there is a participant limit.

Future YAP Session Dates:
June - August: closed for summer break
September - November dates TBD

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Happy April Fool's Day

I don't know about you, but I cannot believe it's April 1st! Our next YAP session is just a few weeks away. If you can't make the session, order a set of our YAP flashcards or creative writing prompts, and enjoy the fun at home.

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!"

View Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!
Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!
Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended): April 13, 2013
3-4 p.m.
CMC-Steele Creek Community Room
13640 Steelecroft Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
**Please park and enter around the back, on the opposite side of the ER.
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session
If you are interested in attending, please call or email in advance to register, as there is a participant limit.

Future YAP Session Dates:
May 11, 2013
June-November dates TBD

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

All About Spring

Spring was the theme of our March 9th YAP session. Boy, did you all have some great stories! If you missed it, join us next month. Can't make that session either? Order a set or two, or all six of our YAP flashcards and enjoy the fun at home.

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!"

View a Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!
Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!
Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):

April 13, 2013
3-4 p.m.
CMC-Steele Creek Community Room
13640 Steelecroft Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
**Please park and enter around the back, on the opposite side of the ER.
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session
If you are interested in attending, please call or email in advance to register, as there is a participant limit.

Future YAP Session Dates:
May 11, 2013
June-November dates TBD

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Spring, Where Are You?

That is the theme for our next YAP session. I sure hope you can join us. Fiction will be our genre as we write about the spring season that is fast approaching. Can't make the session? Order a set of our fiction flashcards below and enjoy the fun at home.

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!"

View a Newschannel 36 YAP story with Sonja Gantt!
Read about the YAP in this Charlotte Observer article!
Read two YAP participants' published work on Littlepicklepress.com!

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):

March 9, 2013
3-4 p.m.
CMC-Steele Creek Community Room
13640 Steelecroft Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
**Please park and enter around the back, on the opposite side of the ER.
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session
If you are interested in attending, please call or email in advance to register, as there is a participant limit.

Future YAP Session Dates:
April 13, 2013
May-November dates TBD

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Mid-Month Update

With February being Black History Month, historical fiction is a great genre for writing creative stories about the many accomplishments African Americans have made in this country and abroad.

Need help getting started? The Young Authors Program creative writing flashcards are custom made and available for purchase below. Each set includes 10 flashcards with directions on how to create your own story.

Read a recent Charlotte Observer article about the YAP, here!

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!"

Flashcard Genres

Grade Levels

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):

If you would like the YAP to visit your youth organization (grades K-12), call or email us for rates and availability at (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com.

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Lovely Poetry

Hello YAP Students & Parents:

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our first session of the year. Your Valentine's Day poems were great! I look forward to seeing you again next month. Details on time/location are below. In case you didn't know, the Young Authors Program creative writing flashcards are here!! For those young authors in grades 1-5 who are unable to attend, you too can enjoy the same monthly writing fun.

Each set includes 10 flashcards with directions on how to create your own story. See our flashcard genres below for more information and order yours, today!

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!"

Flashcard Genres

Grade Levels

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):

March 13, 2013
3-4 p.m.
CMC-Steele Creek Community Room
13640 Steelecroft Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
**Please park and enter around the back, on the opposite side of the ER.
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session
If you are interested in attending, please call or email in advance to register, as there is a participant limit.

Future YAP Session Dates:
April - November dates TBD

If you would like the YAP to visit your youth organization (grades K-12), call or email us for rates and availability at (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com.

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Friday, February 1, 2013

February, Already?

Dear YAP Students & Parents:

I look forward to seeing you at our first session of the New Year! Details on time/location are below. In case you didn't know, the Young Authors Program creative writing flashcards are here!! For those young authors in grades 1-5 who are unable to attend, you too can enjoy the same monthly writing fun.

Each set includes 10 flashcards with directions on how to create your own story. See our flashcard genres below for more information and order yours, today!

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!"

Flashcard Genres

Grade Levels

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):

February 9, 2013
3-4 p.m.
CMC-Steele Creek Community Room
13640 Steelecroft Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
**Please park and enter around the back, on the opposite side of the ER.
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session
If you are interested in attending, please call or email in advance to register, as there is a participant limit.

Future YAP Session Dates:
March 9, 2013
April - November dates TBD

If you would like the YAP to visit your youth organization (grades K-12), call or email us for rates and availability at (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com.

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Hello YAP Students & Parents:

The Young Authors Program creative writing flashcards are here!! For those young authors in grades 1-5 who do not live in the Charlotte area, you too can enjoy the same monthly writing fun with our themed/genre specific flashcards. Genres include: fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, science fiction, mystery and poetry. All flashcards are made to order upon request, for $6 - $24. Each set includes 10 flashcards with directions on how to create your own story. Orders accepted via phone or PayPal below, and shipped via US mail (taxes and shipping apply). Kick start your young authors' writing fun and order a set today!

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!"

Flashcard Genres

Grade Levels

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):

If you would like the YAP to visit your youth organization (grades K-12), call or email us for rates and availability at (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hello YAP students and parents. This just in...

The Young Authors Program is pleased to announce the launch of our very own creative writing flashcards!!! For those young authors in grades 1-5 who do not live in the Charlotte area, you too can enjoy the same monthly writing fun with our genre specific/themed flashcards. Genres include: fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, science fiction, mystery and poetry. All flashcards are made and assembled to order, upon request, for $6 per genre or $24 for a complete set of all six genres. Orders accepted via phone or PayPal below, and shipped via US mail (taxes and shipping apply). Kick start your young authors' writing fun and order their flashcards today!

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!"

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):

If you would like the YAP to visit your youth organization (grades K-12), call or email us for rates and availability at (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com.

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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

HAPPY 2013!

Hello YAP students and parents. Happy New Year! I hope you're as excited about our next session as I am. 2012 was a great year for us and I know 2013 will be even better. I look forward to seeing each one of you on February 9th!

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!"

YAP Session Information (Saturday's only - students in grades 1-5 recommended):

February 9, 2013
3-4 p.m.
CMC-Steele Creek Community Room
13640 Steelecroft Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
**Please park and enter around the back, on the opposite side of the ER.
$4 (one-time) registration fee/$6 per session
If you are interested in attending, please call or email in advance to register, as there is a participant limit.

Future YAP Session Dates:

March - November 2013 dates TBD

If you would like the YAP to visit your youth organization (grades K-12), call or email us for rates and availability at (973) 699-4499 or dorothyhp@gmail.com.

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YAP...Athletics for the Mind!

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