Teen Programme 2018
Please note: R70 entry ticket, plus R60 per session.
Joel Hall (Junior School)
Joanne Macgregor (The Law of Tall Girls) & Fiona Snyckers (the Trinity series of novels) dish the inside story on writing about outsiders in young adult fiction.
Teen Studio 1 (Library)
The Future of Storytelling with Jo Watson
How to create a career writing content for digital storytelling platforms. From fiction on Wattpad, to chat stories on the Hooked and Tap apps. Brought to you by a writer with over 200 million online reads and with #1 international bestselling book, LOVE TO HATE YOU.
Teen Studio 2 (Junior School Class)
Writing Workshop
So, you want to write a book? Come and work with author Hamilton Wende, who will show you how to start the journey of making your dream come alive!
Joel Hall (Junior School)
Melissa Delport, award-winning author of the Legacy Trilogy, talks about the rise of Young Adult Fiction and explores some of her favourite books in this genre.
Teen Studio 1 (Library)
#WhatIsYourStory?
We all have unique stories to tell. Join us for a fun “power slam” session with Richard Sibeko where you will discover your inner poet and learn to express yourself through Slam Poetry.
Teen Studio 2 (Junior School Class)
Mine, by Sally Partridge. A story about teenagers at their destructive worst, in the name of love. Rap artist Fin is on the road to fame, but inside he feels like an impostor. Skater girl, Kayla believes she’s not good enough to be in a healthy, normal relationship.
Joel Hall (Junior School)
Learn more about exceptional SA women with Her Story. Daughters of Modjaji by authors Natasha Allie & Baba-Tamana Gqubule and two of the featured women Ms. Kass Naidoo & Ferial Haffejee.
Teen Studio 1 (Library)
Write On
Connect with your creativity and find an outlet for your inner thoughts, ideas and emotions with Corinne Rosmarin & educational psychologist Jo Hamilton.
Teen Studio 2 (Junior School Class)
Jayne Bauling’s New Keepers, with Pamela Power.
In a future age the Prosperity, Jabz rounds up a motley gang of adventurers to travel to the mountain of his vision. They don’t realise they’re expendable – perhaps their only purpose is to fund Jabz’s journey…
