Emagine Theatres and Folktellers Studios invite young readers to turn their stories into short films through the Folktellers for Literacy program. Kids will read, create, and bring their ideas to life on the big screen, ending with a red-carpet premiere in Michigan.

Event cost: $500 per program kit (includes materials for 30 students; scholarships available)

Event times: Registration opens Nov. 3; program runs Feb.–Apr. with finale in June 2026