Join Tamara Moss, author of the award winning Lintang series, at Thornlie Library as she leads a writing workshop focused on fantasy worlds. Explore settings and mythical creatures, sensory details and imagery, then craft your very own story using these details.

Art

• The child learned how to visually represent fantasy settings and mythical creatures through their writing.
• They explored using sensory details and imagery to create vivid and imaginative descriptions in their stories.
• The child practiced using their imagination and creativity to craft their own unique fantasy world.
• They gained an understanding of the importance of visual elements in storytelling and how to create visually engaging narratives.

English Language Arts

• The child learned how to develop a story using the elements of fantasy worlds, including settings and mythical creatures.
• They practiced incorporating sensory details and imagery to enhance their writing and create a more immersive reading experience.
• Through the workshop, the child gained a deeper understanding of the fantasy genre and how to effectively use descriptive language in their storytelling.
• They learned how to structure and organize their ideas to create a cohesive and engaging narrative.

Continued development can involve encouraging the child to further explore and expand their fantasy world. They can try creating visual representations of their settings and mythical creatures through drawings or paintings. They can also experiment with different writing techniques, such as using similes and metaphors to enhance their descriptions. Encouraging the child to read more fantasy books can also help them develop their own storytelling skills and broaden their imagination.

Book Recommendations

• The Garden of Eve by K.L. Going: This book follows a young girl named Eve who discovers a magical garden filled with mythical creatures. It explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination.
• The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare: This book introduces readers to a world of magic and adventure, where children with unique abilities attend a prestigious school for mages. It combines elements of fantasy, action, and mystery.
• The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer: In this book, twins Alex and Conner Bailey are transported to the fairy tale world through a magical book. They embark on a quest to find the ingredients for a spell that can take them back home. It is a captivating blend of fantasy and fairy tales.