“This was Principal Jon Pede’s (Alta Vista Elementary School) first year at the event. ‘This was an amazing program,’ he said. ‘Nothing in the three school districts I worked in had anything like it. The excitement level was unbelievable.’”

– Daily Breeze

“Matthew Harrison (screenwriter) and about 30 other guest speakers stressed that good writing is essential in all lines of work”

– LA Times

“...there is no other program quite like this in the entire nation.”

– John Bogert, columnist Daily Breeze

“The Young Writers’ Conference gives kids permission to be proud of their imaginations, their intellect and their individuality. I wish every child and every writer could experience this wonderful conference!”

– Rebecca Forster