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With Sylvia McNicoll
Local children's author Sylvia McNicoll presents an inspiring and hands-on workshop designed to take you from idea to first draft of your children’s novel. In this whirlwind session, McNicoll guides you through the essential elements of crafting a compelling story for young readers. Learn how to shape your concept, structure your narrative, and balance description, action, and dialogue to keep your audience engaged. Bring your favourite writing tools, whether it's a pen and paper or a laptop, and come prepared to write!
With an award-winning career spanning 35+ years, Sylvia McNicoll has written over 40 books for young audiences worldwide. She has spoken and taught in libraries and classrooms across Canada, South Korea and Colombia. In 2022, she earned a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Civic Hero medal for her work in co-editing Writing the Rollercoaster, Stories of Riding out the Pandemic.
Explore Sylvia McNicoll in our collection
If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.
Central Library is the largest location and houses historical and special collections, a computer lab, meeting rooms for public rental, and departments responsible for system-wide library services support. Burlington Public Library is a tax-supported registered charitable organization.
