--- title: Winters' Workshop 2019 description: Young writers, grades 6 - 8, are invited to join in an afternoon workshop with authors and experts in the field. --- [![](https://info.westtown.edu/hs-fs/file-2454828850-png/Westtown-Feb2015/logo_graphic.png?width=68&height=68&name=logo_graphic.png)](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=1) [![](https://info.westtown.edu/hs-fs/file-2451508821-png/Westtown-Feb2015/logo_text.png) Spirited Quaker education since 1799](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=1) ![Banner_Circle W Logo_bleed and Westtown School.jpg](https://info.westtown.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Banner_Circle%20W%20%20Logo_bleed%20and%20Westtown%20School.jpg?width=1124&name=Banner_Circle%20W%20%20Logo_bleed%20and%20Westtown%20School.jpg "Banner_Circle W Logo_bleed and Westtown School.jpg")   **Westtown Writers' Workshop Sunday, November 3rd** All **6th -8th graders** are invited for an afternoon of creativity.  Established authors and experts in writing will challenge students to expand their skill set.  ![blog teen](https://info.westtown.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20teen.jpg?width=320&name=blog%20teen.jpg) The small group setting and interactive environment promises to be a perfect setting to allow young writers to develop their craft.  This workshop is open to students form **all schools.** Authors include Lisa Graff, Jon McGoran and  Christine Kendall.   Pre-Registration is **required** and  space is limited. Workshop will take place in the Westtown Science Center from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and it is $10 per student.  --- **About the Authors:** **Lisa Graff** Lisa Graff is the award-winning author of the National Book Award nominee *A Tangle of Knots* and its sequel, *A Clatter of Jars.* Her other books include *Lost in the Sun*, *Absolutely Almost,* and *Double Dog Dare*, among others. Lisa’s newest book, *Far Away,* was published in March of this year*.*  Originally from a small town in California, Lisa began writing stories when she was only 8. After college, she moved to New York City, where she earned an MFA in Creative Writing for Children from The New School and worked in the publishing industry. Lisa, who also writes YA fiction under the pseudonym Isla Neal, now lives just outside of Philadelphia. **Christine Kendall** Christine Kendall grew up with five siblings, and they all played musical instruments. She enjoyed writing early on, but her first career was in \[corporate\]. Christine she has written short fiction and worked on picture books, and first novel, *Riding Chance,*  was nominated for the NAACP’s Image Award. **Jon McGoran** Jon is a freelance writer and novelist, writing for adults and teens. His first YA novel, *Spliced*, described as “thrilling and more than a little scary” by *Kirkus* reviews, was named to the American Library Association's inaugural 2018 LITA Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable List, and to the American Bookseller’s Association’s 2017 ABC Best Books for Young Readers. Jon’s second novel in this near-future sci-fi series, *Splintered*  (published in May of this year) was described as “an exciting, futuristic thriller.” In addition to writing, Jon co-hosts “The Liars Club Oddcast,” a podcast about writing and creativity.             975 Westtown Road West Chester, PA 19382 610.399.0123 [Contact Us](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=498#) - - - - [Apply Now](https://mbp.westtown.edu/SeniorApps/facelets/registration/loginCenter.xhtml?appId=AD) [Make A Gift](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=979) Westtown School, a Quaker Pre-K -12th grade co-ed, private, college preparatory day and boarding school, offers a challenging and diverse curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, service and social action. Since 1799, we have been committed to character education and innovation. We inspire and prepare our graduates to become stewards and leaders of a better world. [Apply Now](https://mbp.westtown.edu/SeniorApps/facelets/registration/loginCenter.xhtml?appId=AD) [Make A Gift](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=979) Westtown School, a Quaker Pre-K -12th grade co-ed, private, college preparatory day and boarding school, offers a challenging and diverse curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, service and social action. Since 1799, we have been committed to character education and innovation. We inspire and prepare our graduates to become stewards and leaders of a better world. 975 Westtown Road West Chester, PA 19382 610.399.0123 [Contact Us](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=498#) - - - - - [powered by finalsite](http://www.finalsite.com/)