
EVENTS

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 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!

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!

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.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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: 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!

Biggest Show
Students write the stories.
All-star actors from film & TV perform them.
Hilarity ensues.
Join us to celebrate the creativity of our students — all to raise funds to support our programming into the future.

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!

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.

End of Year Appreciation Dinner
A night to celebrate our Head Mentors and program leaders! If you led a Young Storytellers program in the 2024-25 school year, you will receive information about this event in your email.

Bookmarking Spring Event
Let’s bookmark the end of the semester with a fun craft day in the sun with other YS volunteers and staff members!
We’ll have all the supplies you need to make your own custom bookmarks for your next beach read—just be sure to bring your favorite picnic essentials.

Big Show: 95th St Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: PS 63 Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

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.

Big Show: Crescent Heights Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Edison Language Academy
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

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.

Big Show: Dolores Mission School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Union Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Head Mentor Information Session
The Head Mentor position is a special and rewarding part of our YS community. Serving as the primary source of information and leadership for mentors and students in the program, the head mentor serves as a liaison between the elementary school, the mentors, and the YS program staff.

Big Show: Marvin Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: SMBCC Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Day of Story: 54th St
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.

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.

Big Show: Vine Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Linwood Howe Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Le Conte Middle School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.


Big Show: Cheremoya Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

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.

Big Show: Coldwater Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Palms Middle School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Providencia Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

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!

Big Show: Palms Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Latona Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Disney Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.

Big Show: Betty P Elementary School
Bring our students' stories to life on stage at their schools at a Big Show! Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred.
All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour time commitment.