'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' Workshop Inspires Young Readers and Writers
'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' encourages children to enjoy reading, writing
The Journal | Monday, December 9, 2024
Published by The Journal, the article discusses the 'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' workshop held at Shepherd University, aimed at promoting reading and writing among children. Organized by English professor Valerie Stevens and funded by a National Writing Project grant, the event featured activities like writing letters to Santa and creating books, along with offering free hardback books and festive snacks. The initiative encourages positive early experiences with literature to foster a lifelong love of writing and reading, addressing concerns that many students find writing is often treated merely as a chore.