AutismBC Workshop: Youth Writing Workshop with Ewan Horne Green

Join us for an inspiring and interactive workshop with autistic author Ewan Horne Green! In this live session, Ewan will read a selection from his novel, What the Wind Brings, and guide youth ages 10–15 through activities designed to spark imagination and confidence.

Date/time: April 18, 2–3:30 PM PT
Location: Online via Zoom

We only have room for 12 attendees at this event! To save your spot, fill out the registration form on the event page between noon on April 1 and noon on April 16.

Here’s what you can expect:  

• Opening activity: Sharing our favourite books with each other 
• Ewan talking about his personal journey as a writer, including being diagnosed as autistic at 20 
• A live reading of What the Wind Brings 
• A creative writing workshop led by Ewan 
• Group activity: Writing the first paragraph of a short story using prompts (Examples: A character who doesn’t speak the same language as the people around them. A character who can only see the world through a small window)
• Conversation about writing and autism 
• A Q&A and wrapping up the group discussion

Learn about creativity, self-expression, and representation and celebrate the value of all kinds of stories and storytellers with us!

Registration is now closed. 

About the Author

Ewan Horne Green is an autistic writer and illustrator who has worked on animated films, television shows, and books. His work is shaped by a deep love of storytelling, imagination, and exploring how we understand ourselves and others. He hopes his writing sparks recognition, pride, and curiosity in young readers and writers alike. Learn more about What the Wind Brings online.

About Stories that Spark

“Sharing my story could help others.” —AutismBC Motto 

One of the ways AutismBC puts Hope in Action is by featuring real-life experiences and stories from our community that inspire empathy, deepen understanding, and ‘spark’ creativity.  To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, we are introducing Stories That Spark: a series of webinars, book-readings, workshops, discounts, and giveaways, all centered on literary experiences. Join us throughout April for these engaging and thought-provoking events that amplify neurodiverse, intersectional, and Canadian voices.