Upcoming Programs

The Young Earth Authors program transforms young people's lived experiences into powerful environmental justice narratives. Through structured storytelling workshops, participants develop authentic voices that create eco-narratives and center marginalized perspectives.

✍️ Youth-led Storytelling: Eco-stories that reflect real local experiences

🌱 Skill Development: Writing workshops focused on environmental justice communication

🎯 Global Exposure: Opportunities to share stories with broader audiences

🤝 Community Building: Collaborative learning with experts, peers, mentors

📢 Amplification: Professional guidance to maximize story impact

Perfect for ages 10-15 who:

• Care about environmental issues

• Want to make their voices heard

• Are ready to tell powerful stories

• Seek community and mentorship

Check out past authors' webinars:

• University of Minnesota's Center for Climate Literacy

• DEMCI, University of Stravenger, Norway

Program Details: 

• Fully Online

• Limited Seats

• Duration: 20th April - 31st July ‘26

• Timings: 10am-12pm Monday-Thursday

• Age: 10-15 years

• Fees: Rs.20,000/-

IMPORTANT TERMS & CONDITIONS - READ BEFORE REGISTERING

1. Fees: Fees are payable in advance, non-negotiable & non-refundable. The fees do not cover the cost of printing the books or costs of excursions (if any) which will be charged on actuals. Program costs of the book launch will be divided among the participants on actuals. 

2. Exclusive rights: Cogitation Club has exclusive rights to the printing, publishing and disseminating the books.

3. Student Prerequisites

a. Personal Characteristics: Book completion depends wholly on the student's ability, motivation and self-discipline. They are expected to behave in a mature and appropriate manner during the sessions. Disruptive, inappropriate or violent behavior will result in removal from the project without refund. 

b. Language Skills: Students must be fluent in reading and writing English. This is not a language class and mentors will not be correcting grammar, punctuation, spellings etc.

c. Art skills: Students will be expected to illustrate their storybooks.  

d. Use of AI: Students are not permitted to use AI for their books in any manner or form. The program will be discontinued for any participant found using AI.

e. Resource Requirements: Students must have access to a laptop/tablet for the project. They will need good network connectivity , cameras & mics during the online sessions. Cameras need to be on for the duration of the sessions. Further, students will need to purchase art supplies and stationery etc. during the illustration phase. 

f. Attendance: All sessions are essential. Missed classes cannot be made up. All assigned work should be completed and submitted punctually. Online sessions are not recorded. 

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