EVENTS
Program Begins: Coldwater Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Edison Language Academy
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Growing Pains at CAA
Discussing the outcomes of our report, Growing Pains, in partnership with National Research Group (NRG) at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). More information to come.
Program Begins: Dolores Mission School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Linwood Howe Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Day of Story
Day of Story is a storytelling workshop that distills our full-length storytelling curriculum into just a few hours, and guides participants through the basics of story structure, how to identify and write about themes in their own lives, and how to visualize their story ideas. This workshop can be done with young people and/or adults who want a fun and meaningful team-building experience.
Program Begins: Vine St Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Cheremoya Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Le Conte Middle School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Grant Ave Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Virtual Volunteer TB Clinic
As part of our commitment to equity, we hold virtual TB clinics for our volunteers to ensure that they get meet the health requirements as set by our school partners — all from the comfort of their homes, and for free!
Huge thanks to our volunteer medical professionals who generously donate their time.
Program Begins: Palms Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Betty P Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: 24th St Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Saint Anne School
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Canfield Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: PS 63
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Union Ave Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Crescent Heights Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: 95th St Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Virtual Volunteer TB Clinic
As part of our commitment to equity, we hold virtual TB clinics for our volunteers to ensure that they get meet the health requirements as set by our school partners — all from the comfort of their homes, and for free!
Huge thanks to our volunteer medical professionals who generously donate their time.
Biggest Show
Students write the stories.
All-star actors from film & TV perform them.
Hilarity ensues.
Join us for our first ever spooky-themed Biggest Show to celebrate the creativity of our students — all to raise funds to support our programming into the future. This show will performances of stories written by our students and spooky activities for all ages!
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Virtual Volunteer TB Clinic
As part of our commitment to equity, we hold virtual TB clinics for our volunteers to ensure that they get meet the health requirements as set by our school partners — all from the comfort of their homes, and for free!
Huge thanks to our volunteer medical professionals who generously donate their time.
Program Begins: La Ballona Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: McKinley Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Melrose Ave Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Stevenson Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Disney Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: SMBCC
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Saturn Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Program Begins: Latona Ave Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Teaching Artist Training
Our inaugural training of Teaching Artists, to prepare them to lead the launch of our After School Program Pilot!
Young Storytellers Board Meeting
A regular meeting of the Young Storytellers Board. Our actively engaged Board of Directors is made of leaders in areas central to our growth, including business, education, marketing, law, and policy.
Program Begins: Marvin Ave Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Carthay Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Virtual Volunteer TB Clinic
As part of our commitment to equity, we hold virtual TB clinics for our volunteers to ensure that they get meet the health requirements as set by our school partners — all from the comfort of their homes, and for free!
Huge thanks to our volunteer medical professionals who generously donate their time.
Program Begins: Micheltorena Ave Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Program Begins: Providencia Elementary
At Young Storytellers, it’s simple: Kids work with mentors to explore their own experiences, write their own story, share it with others, and see it come to life.
Our signature Common Core-aligned curriculum, Script to Stage, uplifts student voices as they craft stories based on important lessons from their own lives, build characters with strong motivations, and find solutions to challenges through metaphor. Flexible to adapt to class sizes, age groups, and site locations, this program is at the core of what we do.
Head Mentor Training
Our annual training of Head Mentors, or lead volunteers, to prepare them for the school year and get important curriculum updates with the YS Programs staff.
Young Storytellers Volunteer Information Session - september 3
Welcome to Young Storytellers!
We're excited to meet you and for you to get to know us. We host sessions for new members of our community virtually over Zoom so you can get to know who we are as an organization, what we believe in, how we do what we do, and how you can support us.
After Dark at the Wilshire Ebell
The laughs are back! One night of laughs with your favorite comics at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, all to support Young Storytellers. Stay tuned for cast.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Story Lab Celebration
The celebration and culmination event for our Story Lab students and educators. More details to come.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Story Lab Workshop: Atlanta
A Story Lab workshop for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Family Day taking place across the nation.
Story Lab Workshop: New York
A Story Lab workshop for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Family Day taking place across the nation.
Story Lab Workshop: New York
A Story Lab workshop for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Family Day taking place across the nation.
Story Lab Workshop: Burbank
A Story Lab workshop for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Family Day taking place across the nation.
Story Club Release
It's a shame to let our treasure trove of stories go unappreciated by more people, so we started Story Club, for a special group of people: our monthly donors!
For monthly donations of any amount, you’ll receive a story written by one of our students, from elementary to high school, every month.
The consistency of monthly donations, from $5 to $100, help us to plan out each year and beyond. In return, each month you’ll get to read a story written by one of our students in Script to Stage, Collaborative Script to Stage, Middle School Stories, or High School Stories!
Young Storytellers Board Meeting
A regular meeting of the Young Storytellers Board. Our actively engaged Board of Directors is made of leaders in areas central to our growth, including business, education, marketing, law, and policy.
Story Lab Training
We pass on our 25+ years of storytelling expertise on to educators and organizations through our curriculum and training, so they can lead their own group of Young Storytellers.