Young Authors Writing & Publishing Masterclass – Aruba 2026
PNHSA Aruba, in partnership with GloBUNTU Books®, presents the Young Authors Writing & Publishing Masterclass – Aruba 2026.
Your story. Your voice. Your book. Your future.
A unique opportunity for young writers to discover their voice, develop their ideas, build their writing skills and become published authors in a collective book celebrating young voices from across Aruba. 10 schools, 10 young writers, 1 collective book — one incredible journey!
In-person classes
- Dates: 14 and 22 November 2026
- Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Where: CoWork San Nicolaas
Who can participate?
One young writer selected from each of 10 local schools. Ages 10–15.
Programme details
- 6 masterclasses (90 minutes each)
- 2 in-person sessions
- 4 virtual sessions
What you’ll experience
- Creative writing
- Storytelling
- Finding your voice
- Editing & revision
- From idea to published author!
The outcome
Your work will be part of a beautiful collective book published and shared by PNHSA Aruba.
More than a book
Build confidence. Discover your voice. Inspire your school. Become a role model.
Facilitator
Ankwetta Beatrice Achaleke — author, speaker, writing coach and founder of GloBUNTU Books®. The masterclass is part of her journey From São Tomé to Aruba, made possible through her partnership with PNHSA. In her words, young people should not only inherit the stories of their communities — they should have the opportunity to author them.
More information & registration
- Phone: +297 630 1903 or +297 661 6805
- Email: aruba@pnhsa.org