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Use this student-centered workshop to explore how original scary stories, professional voice acting, illustration, and storytelling discussion support narrative craft and student voice.
Workshop Outcomes
1How can student-led storytelling strengthen narrative craft?Explore how original student-authored stories can help students notice craft moves, build confidence, and see writing as a creative act.
2How can voice acting and illustration deepen engagement?Consider how tone, pacing, mood, and visual storytelling can help students understand the impact of word choice and sensory detail.
3How can authentic audiences motivate student writers?Use writing challenges and shared storytelling experiences to encourage students to revise, perform, and participate.
Meet the Facilitators
SpeakerDavid Franks Technical Director & Voice of BarneySpeakerKelly James Storyboard ArtistSpeakerKara Gil Customer Engagement Marketing Manager
Use this student-centered workshop to explore how original scary stories, professional voice acting, illustration, and storytelling discussion support narrative craft and student voice.
Workshop Outcomes
1How can student-led storytelling strengthen narrative craft?Explore how original student-authored stories can help students notice craft moves, build confidence, and see writing as a creative act.
2How can voice acting and illustration deepen engagement?Consider how tone, pacing, mood, and visual storytelling can help students understand the impact of word choice and sensory detail.
3How can authentic audiences motivate student writers?Use writing challenges and shared storytelling experiences to encourage students to revise, perform, and participate.
Meet the Facilitators
SpeakerDavid Franks Technical Director & Voice of BarneySpeakerKelly James Storyboard ArtistSpeakerKara Gil Customer Engagement Marketing Manager
Newselaween Scary Story LiveCelebrate student creativity through a live Newselaween event focused on storytelling, illustration, and expressive reading.Oct 08, 2026https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f182e7ce15762d01b32e09/6905038635e991de2a797455_newselaween-thumb.avif