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SUMMARY:AutismBC Workshop: Youth Writing Workshop with Ewan Horne Green
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate/time: April 18\, 2–3:30 PM PT \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nWe 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. \nHere’s what you can expect:   \n\nOpening activity: Sharing our favourite books with each other \nEwan talking about his personal journey as a writer\, including being diagnosed as autistic at 20 \nA live reading of What the Wind Brings \nA creative writing workshop led by Ewan \nGroup 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)\nConversation about writing and autism \nA Q&A and wrapping up the group discussion\n\nLearn about creativity\, self-expression\, and representation and celebrate the value of all kinds of stories and storytellers with us! \nRegistration is now closed.  \n\nAbout the Author\nPhoto of Author Ewan Horne Green smiling.\nEwan 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. \n\nAbout Stories that Spark\n \n“Sharing my story could help others.” —AutismBC Motto  \nOne 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. 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-workshop-youth-writing-workshop-with-ewan-horne-green/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: Gourd Times Pumpkin Contest (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Gourd news! Our popular pumpkin contest from Northern BC is back — and this year\, we’re inviting the entire province to join in on the fun!  \nWhether scary\, silly\, or sensory-friendly\, all pumpkin creations are welcome. Carve\, paint\, decorate — anything GOES! Join us in celebrating creativity in the autistic community with our fully online Gourd Times Pumpkin Carving Contest. \nWhat:  \n\nSubmit your pumpkin carving or decorating masterpiece online via our Gourd Times Pumpkin Contest submission form for a chance to win an AutismBC t-shirt or tote bag \n\n\nHave your creation featured in our Halloween Show & Tell social media reel to be posted on Halloween\, Oct. 31 \n\nWhen:  \n\nSubmissions open: Oct. 6\, 12 noon \n\n\nSubmissions close: Nov. 3 at 12 noon\n\nWho:  \n\nAll AutismBC community members across BC \n\n\nThis program began as a Northern BC initiative we’re thrilled to expand province-wide! \n\nHow:  \n\nPost your pumpkin on Instagram or Facebook\, tag @AutismBC\, and use #GourdTimesWithAutismBC \n\n\nWe’ll reshare your creations and include them in our Halloween Show & Tell Reel \n\n\nPrefer to keep it private? No problem — just submit via the form only \n\n\nFour winners will be randomly selected\, with one winner chosen from each region of the province (Lower Mainland\, North\, Vancouver Island\, and Interior) \n\nWe can’t wait to see your gourd-geous creations and share in the fun with families across BC!
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/gourd-times-pumpkin-carving-contest-2025/
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