Generation WE Workshops

Celebrating YOU and ME and all that makes us

PERFECTLY UNIQUE!

Workshops for Ages 8-15

Generation WE provides thoughtfully designed workshops that bring children together from varying backgrounds, abilities and interests through art, sports and other creative mediums to explore our uniqueness and to learn about the power of storytelling. By creating an environment where kids are empowered to share their personal stories and are open to listening to others, we provide opportunity for connection and empathy.

WE believe in the power of literature and the importance of representation, so every single child that attends our workshops is given time during the workshop to select a book of their choice from our robust collection.

UNIQUE SNEAKS

Celebrating you and me and all that makes us perfectly unique.
In this workshop your students will work with local artists to customize sneakers that reflect their own unique stories.
Each student will have the opportunity to chose a book from our diverse collection to take home.
Using literature and art, we encourage children to learn about others while feeling empowered to celebrate their own gifts and stories.
- Generation WE provides all materials including shoes in requested size for each student, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student, a team of volunteers, and a featured artist.
- The workshop begins with a discussion about the importance and power of storytelling. Stories can be shared through spoken word, art, music, written word and more. They are the foundation of connection, and we encourage students to share their story through wearable art.
- Students are then led by our artist in painting their own sneakers, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop. We love when you all join the fun in helping students, but you are not required to.
- At the close of the workshop, the students are asked to chose a book from our collection to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
- Students leave with a pair of custom sneakers to literally and figuratively walk each day in their own gifts and unique stories, a book, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age is 8-15.
- Capacity is 35 students.
- Price per head is $80 and includes shoes, extra laces, professional artist and all the materials.
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I am My Logo

A logo is a powerful thing! It tells people who you are and what you stand for. In this workshop your students will work with local graphic designer and artist, Austin Keith-Grant to learn about the graphic design process, and create their own logo.
Each student will have the opportunity to chose a book from our diverse collection to take home.
Using literature and art, we encourage children to learn about others while feeling empowered to celebrate their own gifts and stories.
- Generation WE provides paper for logo printouts, books for each student, a team of volunteers, and a featured graphic artist. School will need to provide a smart board, student access to a computer or laptop, and a color printer for printing logos.
- The workshop begins with a discussion about the importance and power of storytelling. Stories can be shared through spoken word, art, music, written word and more. They are the foundation of connection, and we encourage students to share their story through graphic art.
- Students are then taught the process, techniques, software platforms and importance of graphic design. They will spend time self reflecting on their own gifts, standards, strengths and differences. Taking into consideration these elements, they will create their very own logo. We love when you all join the fun in helping the students, but you are not required to.
- At the close of the workshop, the students are asked to chose a book from our collection to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Affective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
- Students leave with their own logo printed, reminding them of their own gifts and unique stories, a book, a sense of pride in their personal story and an appreciation of others. Generation WE will send 10 stickers or buttons of each student’s logo to school following the workshop.
- Workshop duration is 90 minutes but can be tailored for a 60 minute block.
- Target age is 8-15.
- Price per head is $50.
- Capacity is 35 students.
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Collaborative Canvas

This workshop is a multi-day, interactive opportunity for students to work closely with a professional muralist. This workshop pulls students together to work in community on a labor intensive, creative, and permanent reflection of their collective gifts and stories. This is a wonderful workshop for schools and organizations that want to host a permanent reminder of their beautifully unique and diverse student body. Please note that the mural can be installed/permanent or movable on a canvas.
- Generation WE provides everything for the workshop, including paint/art supplies, professional muralist, and a book of choice for each child.
- Students spend time sharing their personal stories, hopes, fears and inspirations, then come together with the muralist to create a mural design for a wall, ground covering or a moveable mural (large scale canvas).
- Students work with the muralist to prep, paint and seal the mural.
- At the close of the workshop, the students are asked to chose a book from our collection to take home- we hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Affective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
- Workshop requires a minimum of 10+ hours (depending on scope and size of mural).
- Target age range is 10-15 years old.
- Fee is dependent on size and scope of mural, appx $50/sqft .
- Capacity depends on size and scope of mural, ideal is 1 student/10sqft.
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ME Records

In this workshop your students will work with local artists to customize vinyl records that reflect their own unique stories.
Each student will have the opportunity to chose a book from our diverse collection to take home.
Using literature and art, we encourage children to learn about others while feeling empowered to celebrate their own gifts and stories.
- Generation WE provides all materials including vinyl records, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student, a team of volunteers, and a featured artist.
- The workshop begins with a discussion about the importance and power of storytelling. Stories can be shared through spoken word, art, music, written word and more. They are the foundation of connection, and we encourage students to share their story through wall art on vinyl.
- Students are then led in painting their own vinyl by our artist, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop. We love when you all join the fun in helping students, but you are not required to.
- At the close of the workshop, the students are asked to chose a book from our collection to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Affective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
- Students leave with a custom vinyl to hang on their wall reminding them of their own gifts and unique stories, a book, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Workshop duration is 90 minutes but can be tailored for a 60 minute block.
- Target age is 10-15.
- Price per head is $35.
- Capacity is 35 students.
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The Adventures of Amazing YOU

In this engaging and inspirational workshop, children will learn about themselves and how they can use their own special gifts and talents in the world through storytelling. Using the middle grade book, The Adventures of Amazing Grace, and led by the author, Erika Ferrari Lopez, children will be guided through a session that will build their self-confidence, self-awareness, empathy and connectedness through stories.
- Children will hear about the inspiration for the book, The Adventures of Amazing Grace, by the author!
- Children will be guided through exercises to identify their own gifts and talents.
- Children will engage their imaginations by making one of their strengths “super”.
- Children will have the opportunity to customize their own journal for story-writing.
- Children will write their own short story about how they can use their super strength in the world.
- Each child will receive their own copy of The Adventures of Amazing Grace.
- Each child will receive a Generation WE journal and pencil.
- Workshop duration is 90 minutes but can be tailored for a 60 minute block.
- Target age range is 8-12.
- Fee is $35 per head.
- Capacity is 35 students.
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Swish Art

Celebrating you and me and all that makes us perfectly unique.
In this workshop your students will work with local artists to customize a basketball that reflects their own unique stories.
Each student will have the opportunity to chose a book from our diverse collection to take home.
Using literature and art, we encourage children to learn about others while feeling empowered to celebrate their own gifts and stories.
- Generation WE provides all materials including basketball, a ball stand for display, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested) books for each student, our team, volunteers, and a featured artist.
- The workshop begins with a discussion about the importance and power of storytelling. Stories can be shared through spoken word, art, music, written word and more. They are the foundation of connection, and we encourage students to share their story through wall art.
- Students are then led in painting their own basketball by our artist, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop. We love when you all join the fun in helping the students, but you are not required to.
- At the close of the workshop, the students are asked to chose a book from our collection to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Affective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
- Students leave with a custom basketball to display or play with, reminding them of their own gifts and unique stories, a book, a sense of pride in their personal story and an appreciation of others.
- Workshop duration is 90 minutes but can be tailored for a 60 minute block.
- Target age is 8-15.
- Price per head is $35.
- Capacity is 35 students.
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Mithila Art

Join us for a creative and engaging workshop on Mithila Art, a traditional art form from India that has been passed down through generations. In this workshop, you will learn from artist Rupam Varma about the history of Mithila Art and Mithila Motifs, and get hands-on experience creating your own Mithila Motif. This workshop is designed to promote creativity, harmony, and community-building, and is open to all skill levels.
- Generation WE provides everything for the workshop, including a canvas for each student, art supplies, a certified Mithila art instructor, table and floor coverings (if requested), a team of volunteers and a book of choice for each child.
- The workshop begins with the history of Mithila art, including its cultural significance and benefits to the artist.
- Students are led in a step-by-step process to create their own Mithila Bird on canvas, including sketching, outlining and painting.
- At the close of the workshop, the students are asked to chose a book from our collection to take home- we hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Affective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
- Art will be done on a 8"x10" canvas.
- Workshop duration is 90 minutes but can be tailored for a 60 minute block.
- Target age range is 8-15 years old.
- Fee is $35 per child.
- Capacity is 35 students.
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Inclusive Story-times for Ages 2-10

Generation WE is proud to offer a unique workshop to pre-school and early elementary school students. Our Inclusive Story Time provides children with an opportunity to learn about various differences through story telling, and to celebrate each other through a multi-sensory craft. Chose from our many topics and themes including Physical Differences, World Holidays, Invisible Differences, Family Differences and Celebrating Differences.

CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES

Explore and celebrate our differences through children’s literature.
Join us for a special read aloud of Just Ask!, followed by a fun activity of creating our very own “About Me” craft.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
- The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
- Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
- At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
- Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age is 2-10.
- Capacity is 35 students.
- Price per head is $15.
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Celebrating Family Differences

Celebrating you and me and all that makes us perfectly unique.
Join us for a read aloud of Fred Stays with Me followed by a kid friendly craft about celebrating each of our unique families.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age is 2-10.
- Price per head is $15.
- Capacity is 35 students.
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Celebrating Hispanic/Latin X Culture

Explore and celebrate our differences through children’s literature.
Join us for a special read aloud of Carmella Full of Wishes, followed by a fun activity of creating our very own Dandelion Wishes Craft.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age range is 2-10 years old.
- Fee is $15 per head.
- Capacity is 35 children.
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Celebrating World Holidays, Holi Festival

Explore and celebrate our differences through children’s literature.
Join us for a special read aloud of Festival of Colors, followed by a fun craft celebrating the Holi festival.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age range is 2-10 years old.
- Fee is $15 per head.
- Capacity is 35 children.
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Celebrating Differences

Join us for a special read aloud of Who You Were Made to Be, followed by a fun activity of creating our very own “About Me” craft.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age is 2-10.
- Capacity is 35 students.
- Price per head is $15.
Click HERE to request this workshop.

Celebrating Invisible Differences

Celebrating you and me, and all that makes us perfectly unique.
Join us for a special read aloud of It Was Supposed to Be Sunny, followed by a fun craft of creating our very own sensory bottles.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age range is 2-10.
- Fee is $15 per head.
- Capacity is 35 students.
Click HERE to request this workshop.

Celebrating Indigenous American Culture

Explore and celebrate our differences through children’s literature.
Join us for a special read aloud of We Are Water Protectors followed by a fun activity of creating our very own Indigenous American Craft.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age range is 2-10 years old.
- Fee is $15 per head.
- Capacity is 35 children.
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Celebrating World Holidays, Dia De Los Muertos

Explore and celebrate our differences through children’s literature.
Dead followed by a fun activity of creating our very own Dia De Los Muertos craft.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age range is 2-10 years old.
- Fee is $15 per head.
- Capacity is 35 children.
Click HERE to request this workshop.

Celebrating Physical Differences

Celebrating you and me and all that makes us perfectly unique.
Join us for a special read aloud of Ricky the Rock That Couldn’t Roll, followed by a fun craft of creating our very own
Kindness rocks.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
- The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
- Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
- At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
- Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age is 2-10.
- Price per head is $15.
- Capacity is 35 students.
Click HERE to request this workshop.

Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating you and me, and all that makes us perfectly unique.
Join us for a special read aloud of The ABC’s of Black History, followed by a fun craft of creating our very own Black History Kindness Wreaths.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age range is 2-10 years old.
- Fee is $15 per child.
- Capacity is 35 students.
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Celebrating World Holidays, Chinese New Year

Explore and celebrate our differences through children’s literature.
Join us for a special read aloud of Bringing in the New Year, followed by a fun activity of creating our very own year of the dragon craft.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age range is 2-10 years old.
- Fee is $15 per head.
- Capacity is 35 children.
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Celebrating World Holidays, Diwali

Explore and celebrate our differences through children’s literature.
Join us for a special read aloud of Diwali followed by a fun activity of creating our very own Diwali craft.
Each child in attendance will go home with a copy of the book. Generation WE provides all the art supplies and the facilitators.
- - Generation WE provides all materials including book, art supplies, table and floor coverings (if requested), books for each student and a team of volunteers.
  - The workshop begins with a read-aloud by a reader who is in affinity with the book/topic.
  - Students are then led in an interactive craft, and our team interacts with the students for the duration of the workshop.
  - At the close of the workshop, the students are allowed to take a copy of the featured book to take home. We hope that each and every one of them sees themselves reflected in our collection, or that they find a book that inspires them to learn about others. Effective reading engagement is directly correlated to the diversity and representation of the text, and our goal is to increase engagement and therefore, literacy.
  - Children leave with a hand made craft, a book for their home library, a sense of pride in their personal story, and an appreciation of others.
- Target age range is 2-10 years old.
- Fee is $15 per head.
- Capacity is 35 children.
Click HERE to request this workshop.