Writers in the Schools Program Inspires Next Generation

Episode Summary:One of the best ways to encourage writing and illustrating in the next generation is to put thoseprofessionals in classrooms with students. That’s just what the Writers in the Schools Program(WiSP) has been doing in New Brunswick for nearly 50 years! WiSP is funded through theprovincial Department of Education and spans read aloud sessions, writing workshops,publishing discussions, and more.Host Jenna Morton speaks with WiSP coordinator, Ginny Hill, and WFNB members, ValerieSherrard & Kelly Cooper, who share their experiences participating in the program and itsimportance in creating a community that supports writing.Credits:Host: Jenna MortonGuest(s): Ginny Hill, Valerie Sherrard, Kelly CooperTechnical Production: Tosh TaylorWordCraft is a project of the non-profit Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, whichacknowledges that the land on which we live, work, and gather is the traditional uncededterritory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples.