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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “Writing from Your Family Tree,” Hannah Holt, author of The Diamond and the Boy, shows how to find, research, and write stories about people in your family tree. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “How World-Building and Characters Work Together,” Kelly Garrett, author of The Last to Die, teaches how to create well-rounded characters who can only live within the world of the story. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “From Page to Screen,” screenwriter Ryan Graves shows how to take a story and shape it into brilliant movie scenes. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “Writing on the Wild Side,” authors Susan Fletcher and Rosanne Parry teach the pleasures and perils of writing stories with animal characters. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In Science? It Could be Verse!, Sue Cowing, author of You Will Call Me Drog, teaches how to combine science and rhythmic language to make unique poems. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “From Idea to Story,” Mark Fearing, author of Earthling!, uses the power of improv and doodling to take you from brilliant idea to fully formed story. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “Seeing Through Your Characters’ Eyes,” Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow, teaches how to use point of view to deepen the setting and relationships in your story. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with young people who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In “From ‘Ahoy, Matey’ to ‘Howdy, Pardner,’” author Dawn Babb Prochovnic teaches how to create vivid characters by giving each one a unique voice. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

In From Book to Film, literary agent Fiona Kenshole shares how an author’s rights are used to make movies, translations, and even toys based on the author’s books. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!

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Cancelled – The League of Exceptional Writers

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

[From Powell's website: Powell's Books Suspends Event Programming Through April 2020 Following Governor Kate Brown’s announcement of new rules to slow the spread of COVID-19 and our own commitment to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, Powell’s is cancelling all author events, book clubs, and other scheduled gatherings at each of our store locations through the end of April 2020. Please check back here for updates, and thank you for your patience as we continue to adjust our plans as national and local events unfold.] In “Crafting Awesome: The Art of Character Creation,” author and illustrator Brian W. Parker explains his process for creating powerful, diverse, and interesting characters through illustration and world-building. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is…

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