Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: A Conversation and readings from young writers in Sumner High School’s Alternative Pathways Program Key Discussion Points: Background on Alternative Pathways Program and Sumner’s approach to education, idea for writing workshop Each young writer introduces briefly and reads a piece from work in progress (5-8 min each) Carol – first chapter from her novel Justin – from Chapter 9 of his novel Abbie- first chapter from her magical realism novel Writers comment on how they approach writing, their work with Cynthia Thayer Cynthia and Susan talk about what they are learning by working with these writers Guests: Carol Dawn, Sumner Pathways Program, student, writer Justin Alexander Hammond, Sumner Pathways Program, student, writer Abbie Elizabeth Holland, Sumner Pathways Program, student, writer Susan Walsh, Sumner Pathways Program, teacher Cynthia Thayer, author of Strong for Potatos, A Certain Slant of Light, A Brief Lunacy, founder of Schoodic Arts for All and co-owner/operator of Darthia Farm in Gouldsboro

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