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Children have a wealth of emotions. How do you draw them out?

At the same time, how can they learn as they are sharing? Discover their innate skills in the Young Author Scheme. [Read more]

The Unique Classroom™

Imagine stepping into the classroom with a bunch of teenagers who come to Singapore to learn English. They study together, they go out together, they share their life experiences together. Imagine they come from different Asian countries. Dive into the world of The Unique Classroom, and discover for yourself that learning English can be fun! [Read more]

Creativity exists in every child. Even as young as 7 years old.

Creativity expresses itself in many ways. One is through drawing. Fulfill your child's imaginative fantasies and your very own expectations through the Aspiring Writers & Illustrators Scheme. [Read more]

Picture this: your very own professional comic book.

Let Spark Tan, comic artist extraordinaire - who has led more than 20 students to publish their own comics - maximise your storytelling potential, by helping you complete a 50-panel graphic from start to finish. Learn how to illustrate your ideas through powerful drawing techniques. [Read more]

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Mission & Vision

Catherine on Writing

Visual Aids
We are bombarded by so many ads that scream for us to buy the latest fashion, the latest pair of shoes … Then I came across this very eye-catching poster, advertising, of all things, a “garage” sale when I was in Seoul for the recent Seoul International Book Fair. Check it out! Sometimes words become [...]

Young Reader Club

YAC – The First Session!
Last Friday, Sofia, Adeline and I had an amazing time at Woodlands Regional Library. We were at our first session of the Young Author Club. I must admit, we were a little nervous at first. We hoped the participants coming in would enjoy themselves, would listen and most importantly, would participate. The energy in the Everest [...]

TRAIN TO BE A YOUNG AUTHOR!

Young Author's Scheme

Singapore's first-ever programme that stimulates and challenges your child to author his/her very own story. Veteran author Catherine Khoo will guide and mentor your child to craft his/her own story of 3,000 words and more. Learn story modelling, characterization and plot development. The result: your child's very own storybook. See his/her eyes brim with delight and confidence as he/she is presented with his/her own masterpiece!

STAGE 1

Young Author's Workshop

Specialized training in the craft of storywriting

STAGE 2

Writing, Coaching, Editing

Young Authors would be writing and improving their drafts. He/She would be working upon suggestions given by his mentor, shaping his/her draft to a final draft.

Pri 3 to Pri 6: minimum required: 3,000 words

Sec 1 to Sec 4: minimum required: 10,000 words

STAGE 3

Putting Together the Prelims

Young Authors would complete their book with drawing their own illustrations, writing a blurb, about the author and a dedication. All would be handed over to a professional editor and designer who would put together a book for the Young Author.

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