Youth Summer Series Writing Workshop: World-Building and Lived Experiences

Join authors Sarena and Sasha Nanua for an Author Talk and interactive workshop, “World-Building and Writing from your Lived Experiences.”
About this Event

This workshop will introduce writers to the fundamentals of world-building in their manuscripts. It will also help writers learn how one's own personal experiences can tie into their plots, characters, and settings to ultimately infuse authenticity into their world-building.

For each workshop, participants are encouraged to bring a writing utensil, paper, and their enthusiasm for books! Come ready to create, explore new ideas, and celebrate the joy of storytelling.

Sarena Nanua and Sasha Nanua are twin sisters living in Ontario, Canada. Born on Diwali ten minutes apart from each other, they grew up loving stories about twins and magic, and began writing books together when they were nine years old. They are graduates of the English and Professional Writing programs at the University of Toronto and are the authors of YA books Sisters of the Snake, Daughters of the Dawn, and their newest release, A Riddle of Thorns. They are also the authors of the Spirit Service middle grade series. These workshops are completely designed by Sarena and Sasha with support from the Mississauga Arts Council and the Mississauga Library.

This program will take place in Program Room 2B on the second floor. This is a drop-in event, and tickets do not guarantee admission. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for attendees aged 13 and up. Please note that space is limited.