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Kids writing workshop with Sylvia McNicoll
What adjective describes your family best? Messy, wild, sporty, home-loving?
Whether it’s a poem for a birthday or a request for a pet or gaming machine, writing down words can strengthen the message and family relationships. Author Sylvia McNicoll shows you how much fun families can have writing together. Bring your favourite pen and paper. Grownups welcome. Please register all people in your group.
Sylvia McNicoll has written over forty internationally published novels for young audiences, including the "Great Mistake Mystery" series and the award-winning novel "Body Swap." Her latest book, "What the Dog Knows," was inspired by her own experiences and is a tribute to the many dogs she's loved.
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If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.
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