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Written in Ink: a Writing Workshop with Jion Sheibani (ages 12–18)

Sat 27 August 2022 @ 13 h 00 - 15 h 00

Putting words and pictures on paper can transport us to new worlds. Join young-adult author Jion Sheibani as she guides you in the creation of your own stories.

 

 

About Jion Sheibani: Jion is the author and illustrator of the young adult novel The Silver Chain, as well as the picture book Lily & The Polar Bears and The Worries young fiction series. She grew up in Brighton and now lives in Paris with her family. She’s a self-taught illustrator and studied English literature at Oxford University. When she moved to Paris, she taught English to students at Sciences Po and ENSAE universities before opening her own language school for children, Anglofun. Now, she mainly draws and writes in her garden studio. As well as picture books and young fiction, she also writes and illustrates for older readers. Find out more about Jion and her work here.

Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Please note: masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up, staff, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

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Date:
Sat 27 August 2022
Time:
13 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min
Event Category:
Written in Ink: a Writing Workshop with Jion Sheibani (ages 12–18)
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