Summer Book Voyages
Literary and Arts Enrichment Course for Children
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Books come to life in this enrichment course that promotes literacy, creative writing, and artistic expression. Students are immersed into, the setting, the story and characters in exciting new ways.
FLEXIBLE COURSE TIMES AVAILABLE
- Express Course: One-week course, M-F for one hour.
- Summer Session Book Voyages Daily Course: Meets one day a week for one hour over the course over a four week period.
- Summer Camp Course: Specifically tailored for ages 9-12 this course meets daily, M-F for two hours over a four week period.
Our Instructors
Mia
Mia J. Best is an author of the children's picture book, Brave Little Dave. She is a mother of two young children and has a B.A from NYU. With 20 years experience working in the entertainment industry both in front and behind the scenes, Mia brings her unique experience and enthusiasm to every class.
James
James C. Best, Jr. is a versatile American artist whose works have been exhibited in national publications, historical institutions and art galleries. James earned a BFA from the prestigious Cooper Union Institute in New York City where he studied graphic design. While leading his own design firm, First Class of Color, James is also an Art Director at The New York Times.
During the Course Each Student Will:
- Discover writing through a range of creative projects including poetry, writing prompts and short stories
- Learn how to express different emotions through creative writing.
- Listen to, dance to and make music. Explore how music can set the tone for telling a story and ignite different emotions.
- Discover inner Picasso with a variety of art projects based on each book. Students will finger paint, create crafts and more.
Big J Books
Interested in signing up or learning more about our courses? Contact Mia at miajbest@bigjbooks.com for more information.
Email: miajbest@bigjbooks.com
Website: www.bigjbooks.com
Phone: (201)888-2310
Facebook: facebook.com/BigJBooks
Twitter: @twitter_bigjbooks