For Teens and Students
Explore the art of poetry in this hands-on workshop led by teen author Kyo Lee. Whether you're an aspiring writer or just curious about expressing yourself through words, this session is a chance to experiment, create, and gain insight from a published poet. No experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind!
This workshop is for teens and students and runs from 7:15 to 8:00 PM. Please register separately for the author talk that takes place from 6:30pm to 7:15pm.
Presented in partnership with Words Worth Books.
Kyo Lee is a Korean-Canadian student from Waterloo, Ontario. She is the youngest winner of the CBC Poetry Prize and a finalist for the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award. Her literature also appears in Narrative, Nimrod, Prism, The Forge, and This Magazine, among others. She loves colourful skies, summer peaches, and oceans.
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Programmer: Ikhlas
Located at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, the Eastside Branch boasts specialized creative spaces, quiet study areas, a nature education space and lots of natural light.