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Student Registration for Winter 2012 -- Now OpenRegistration Deadline Extended to January 28th!2012 Young Writers Institute 2012 Winter Registration for Grades 4-8.
Recent Young Writers Events: * * * Summer 2011 Anthologies * * * Congratulations to the over two hundred children who participated in the 2011 Summer Young Writers Institutes in Mt. Lebanon, Pine-Richland and Oakland! Please enjoy the inspiring words of our local young writers. Feel free to leave encouraging comments in the Digital Anthologies below.With many thanks,~ The Young Writers StaffYoung Writers Publications --Summer 2011
Young Writers Publications (2010-2011)
Listen to Young Writers on The Saturday Light Brigade! About the Young Writers InstituteA creative writing program for students entering grades 4-12YWI is for young people who like to write, and who want to develop their craft in a community of writers. Program highlights include visiting writers, field trips, readings of student writing and publication in anthologies and chapbooks. YWI is a 30-hour program structured according to grade level. Two teachers work with each group of 20 students. Teachers are Fellows of the Western Pennylvania Writing Project or graduate student instructors in the University of Pittsburgh's Creative Writing Program. Instruction includes
Students polish selected pieces for publication in group anthologies or chapbooks (high school). In the community of writers that YWI creates, students can challenge themselves, give and receive feedback on new and revised writing. They can think of themselves as writers. Young writers have the opportunity to explore writing in a variety of genres, including creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. YWI culminates with a reading and celebration of writing by students and teachers. Back to top
University of Pittsburgh undergrad student internships. Applications due April 1, 2011. Locations, Dates, and Times: Fall 2011 & Winter 2012
Back to topTuition
WITHDRAWALS FROM THE PROGRAM MAY BE MADE UNTIL SEPT 26TH. $25 OF THE TUITION
IS NON-REFUNDABLE. WE ARE UNABLE TO PROCESS
ONLINE PAYMENTS OR ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS. ScholarshipsScholarships are available for students who need financial aid to attend the program. A minimum payment of $25 toward tuition is required for students receiving scholarships, and written verification from your child’s teacher or school administrator that the child is eligible from the School Lunch Program. If your child does not qualify for school lunch but needs help to attend, please send a letter and a copy of your 2010 W2 tax form. A letter from your child's teacher or school administrator stating the need for a scholarship is also acceptable. A limited number of scholarships is available, so please apply early. Back to topStudent RegistrationThe Registration deadline is Monday, September 26, 2011. Click below for registration forms. 2011 Fall Young Writers Institute 2011 Registration for Grades 4-8.
How to Register:
Mail your application to: University of Pittsburgh
School of Education Western Pennsylvania Writing Project 5318 WWPH 230 South Bouquet Street Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Questions about the Young Writers Institute? Contact us. Back to top |
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