2026 CCFY - Stories That Stick

Practice community storytelling by interviewing elders and local figures for mini-documentaries. Serve as literary ambassadors through a story hour for younger kids and a holiday book drive.

PROGRAM FOR AGES

11-15

DATES/ TIMES: 

• Sat, Sept 5, 2026 | 2PM - 5PM

• Sat, Sept 19, 2026 | 11AM - 2PM

• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 2PM - 5PM

• Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | 11AM - 2PM

• Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | 2PM - 5PM

• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | 11AM - 2PM

• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | 2PM - 5PM

• Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | 11AM - 2PM

TEACHING ARTIST:

Theresa Davis

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Students are required to attend all classes in the series.

• Students will be asked to provide daily check ins/evaluations.

• Light snacks will be provided.

• Supplies will be provided.

WHAT TO BRING

• Students will need to bring a packed lunch each day to the program (Required).

• Students are also invited (but not required), to bring the following items to the program:

  • Composition notebook (for writing and drawing)

  • Writing utensils (pencils or pens)

**After Registering Parents/Guardians will be contacted via email in order to complete required paperwork and receive important updates.

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST

Theresa Davis

Theresa Davis is a multifaceted educator, storyteller, poet, and author whose influence spans across multiple artistic and educational domains. With over thirty years of experience as a classroom teacher, primarily at Horizons School, she has been dedicated to developing cross-curricular programs for elementary and middle school students. Her deep commitment to education extends beyond the classroom as she now serves as a curriculum developer and teaching artist for notable arts organizations in Atlanta, including Georgia Tech, The Alliance Theater, and 7 Stages Theater.

A celebrated performance poet and poetry slam champion, Theresa has captivated audiences nationwide. She has competed individually and on teams in poetry slams for over a decade, culminating in her 2011 victory at the Women of the World Poetry Slam. Her poetry collections, "After This We Go Dark" and "Drowned: A Mermaid’s Manifesto," published by Sibling Rivalry Press, have earned critical acclaim, including being named an American Library Association Honoree and receiving the "Ten Books All Georgians Should Read" award.

REGISTRATION

Guardians please note you can only sign up 1 student at a time. For those signing up for multiple students you will need to complete a separate registration/payment for each student.

**After Registering Parents/Guardians will be contacted via email in order to complete required paperwork and receive important updates.