Rosanne conducts workshops for children in grades 1-8. To arrange a workshop or school visit please email me at rosanne@rosanneparry.com.

Writing Workshops for Children and Teens

3-6 Writing the Wild 45-60 min. This workshop is ideal for students who are familiar with A Wolf Called Fire and my other Voice of the Wilderness novels. It covers the research process including stories from the fieldwork Rosanne has done. It covers practical advice tailored to young writers for creating a plot for a story. It is perfect for students in the middle of a creative writing unit.

5-7 The Big Bad Wolf is a workshop for older readers which takes a social and historical look at wolves in world culture. We will discuss why wolves are feared in some cultures and honored in others. Students will learn about on how culture is reflected in stories, drawing from folk and fairy tales. And how popular perception of an animal is not always rooted in data. This covers learning objectives in the social sciences for 5-8th grades.

6-12 Can I Make a Living in the Arts? a practical guide for aspiring writers and artists A workshop for teen and adult aspiring creatives to help them think about the practical steps they can take to embark on a freelance working life, and the temperament and skills that will help the most.

All ages Family Literacy Night, 60-90 min. This is a Writing Family Stories program which gets families talking and sharing the stories that shape their own family history. It can include time for a Q & A, a short reading and book signing.