Story Planet is a charity devoted to amplifying the creative voices of young people in equity-deserving communities

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The Orbit Newsletter: Summer Edition

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A Block Partyโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž & More Summer News!

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The Orbit Newsletter: Summer Edition ใ€ฐ๏ธ A Block Partyโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž & More Summer News! ใ€ฐ๏ธ

Whatโ€™s New

Weโ€™re hiring!

Weโ€™re looking for a creative Program Facilitator with a background in education.

VIEW JOB POSTING

Telling a Story Through Song and Dance

Our second collaboration with The National Balletโ€™s YOU dance program ended with a magical performance of their dance, โ€œThe Internet.โ€

WATCH THE PERFORMANCE

Get Involved

Volunteer

Work with kids in our school workshops, help out at our store on Bathurst, edit booksโ€”Story Planet could not run without our dedicated, talented volunteers.

Spread the Word

Story Planet empowers young writers and promotes kidsโ€™ storiesโ€”now help us tell ours! Follow us on social media and tell your friends about life on Story Planet.

Testimonials

  • โ€œMy class was very excited to join again. They kept asking me when we would have another workshop! I can see the excitement and the interest.โ€

    Ms. Hari, Grade 5 Teacher

  • โ€œHow many more workshops do we have? Can we do more? Because I LOVE Story Planet!โ€

    Anivtha, Grade 3

  • โ€œI was amazed of how these grownups didn't judge anything about our imagination!โ€

    Grade 4 Student

  • โ€œStory Planet put together an incredibly engaging and meaningful workshop! It was wonderful to see them grow as writers and really come out of their shell in the best possible way.โ€

    Ms. K, Grade 11 Teacher

  • โ€œStory Planet brings a sense of community in learning.โ€

    Grade 5 Teacher

  • โ€œYou helped me face my fears and I had so much fun working with all of my partners! I had so much fun and canโ€™t wait to see more!โ€

    Helen, Grade 5

  • โ€œI look forward to it each week, to see the kids shine.โ€

    Ms. Cruz, Grade 5 Teacher

  • โ€œI just wanted to thank you again for yet another amazing program. My students are literally writing stories for fun.โ€

    Ms. Morgan, Grade 5/6 Teacher

  • โ€œโ€ฆa refreshing take on literacy. You have the ability to capture the imagination of all students, especially the ones whoโ€™ve had a negative experience with writing.โ€

    Mr. Ahmad, Grade 4 Teacher

Find Us on Instagram

So… I got a little distracted. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Maybe if my reels keep doing numbers, they’ll keep me on? ๐Ÿซฃ๐Ÿ˜ฃ Put some Fs in the chat for me just in case this is the last you’ll hear from me because my mom is HEATED (and perhaps, my bosses will be too) You guys won’t believe what I found in the bathroom though… stay tuned for the next reel, and stay in our orbit! #torontoartstudio #torontovenue #bathurst #downtowntoronto #thingstodointoronto #artstudio #torontoartist #bookstore #finchat #cleaning#midnightmemories #havingacurfewat22 #uhoh #chatamicooked #itwasfunwhileitlasted
CAUSE I’M A GRINDER! ๐Ÿซต๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ธ The situation looks grave, but I’m sure if I just focus and put my mind to it, I can get the store looking right before it’s too late… hopefully I don’t get distracted. ๐Ÿค” Leave a like and encouraging comments in the chat to keep me motivated (and employed). ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ Wish me luck, guys. ๐Ÿซก๐Ÿซฃ
Aren't these the cutest pictures of the friends in our orbit?! Some of the raffle winners from our past fundraiser spun by the studio to pick up their AMAZING prizes. (Sony speakers and a brand new laptop and tickets to the Co-Create Cafe from our fr
Aren't these the cutest pictures of the friends in our orbit?! Some of the raffle winners from our past fundraiser spun by the studio to pick up their AMAZING prizes. (Sony speakers and a brand new laptop and tickets to the Co-Create Cafe from our friends from @betweenspace.co โค๏ธ) but we're still waiting on a couple winners to pick up their prizes at the store! So make sure you get in touch with our team to arrange a pickup if you're a winner- or even just come say hi and check out our Ghibli merch in-store. ๐Ÿ˜Š You already know we'd love to have you. Keep an eye on our page and @alienartmarket for some exciting news coming to Bathurst Street, but until then stay in touch and stay in our orbit, friends! #torontoartstudio #torontovenue #bathurst #downtowntoronto #thingstodointoronto #artstudio #torontoartist #bookstore #sidewalksale
I knew it was gonna happen eventually, but not this fast ๐Ÿ˜–โ€ผ๏ธ I just hope I can say this was all worth it in the end… if you want to make me look better in front of my bosses and support the store, swing by and sing my praises. (or buy some super cute stuff) Stay tuned as I try to dig myself out of this mess I’m in. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ In the meantime, we’re still open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 12-6 and 11-5. Drop by to say hello (or goodbye, depending how this goes๐Ÿ’”) and wish me luck! Stay in touch and stay in our orbit! #torontoartstudio #torontovenue #bathurst #downtowntoronto #thingstodointoronto #artstudio #torontoartist #bookstore #sidewalksale
Uh oh. ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ I mean… at least the event was successful! Let’s just hope they have the same optimism about it when they see this post… ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Pull up to the Alien Art Market at 986 Bathurst to wish me luck (and make sure that I’m actually cleaning)! Stay in our orbit! #torontoartstudio #torontovenue #bathurst #downtowntoronto #thingstodointoronto #artstudio #torontoartist #bookstore #cleaning #uhoh #pleasedontfireme #sendhelp #goodluckcharlie
It was gonna catch up to me at some point… ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ˜ž Visit me at the Alien Art Market while you still can! Our fundraiser may be at full capacity but you still have a chance to win BIG at our raffle! Best part? All the proceeds go to evacuating two families out of Gaza. So what are you waiting for? Stay in touch and stay in our orbit!
We definitely learned our lesson! ๐Ÿ˜’ Come to the studio for a night of completion, fun and excitement on August 25th at 6PM. You’ll never guess what we have in store as some of the prizes… stays tuned to find out more about our prizes and sponsors. We guarantee that this is ONE event this summer you won’t want to miss! What’s more is that all proceeds go directly to supporting two families escape Gaza. See you soon, racers! ๐ŸŽฎโญ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ธ #torontoevents #thingstodointoronto #artstudio #torontoartist #bookstore #mariokart #videogames
Don't you want to smile this big too? These happy faces are just a glimpse of the magic that happens in our studio! โค๏ธ Visit us at Alien Art Market at 986 Bathurst to create, shop, and support local art. Whether you're here to read, relax, or meet ne
Don't you want to smile this big too? These happy faces are just a glimpse of the magic that happens in our studio! โค๏ธ Visit us at Alien Art Market at 986 Bathurst to create, shop, and support local art. Whether you're here to read, relax, or meet new friends, we’ve got a space for you. We're open 12-6 from Tuesday to Friday and 11-5 on Saturdays... but word on the street is we're having a special event this Sunday... ๐Ÿ‘€ Stay tuned, stay curious and stay in our orbit!๐Ÿ›ธ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ #toronto #thingstodotoronto #bookstore #torontoevents
It’s here! Come for Met Radio’s @metradio1280 celebration of sound, stories, and community broadcasting.๐Ÿฅณ Stop by Story Planet’s Story Corner for kids’ activities (look for the recording booth with fairy lights)! ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒˆ โฐ 2-8
It’s here! Come for Met Radio’s @metradio1280 celebration of sound, stories, and community broadcasting.๐Ÿฅณ Stop by Story Planet’s Story Corner for kids’ activities (look for the recording booth with fairy lights)! ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒˆ โฐ 2-8 pm (Story Corner is 3-6) ๐Ÿ“ Gould St between Victoria & Bond ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE FREE FREE! Recording booth funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation . #KidsActivitiesToronto #thingstodointoronto #torontoevents #torontofamilyactivities #TorontoKids #FamilyFunToronto #TorontoChildCare #KidEventsToronto #TorontoFamilyTime #TorontoKidsActivities #TorontoChildFun #TorontoFamilyActivities
…and this is only the beginning! There’s so much more to explore at the studio. Swing by and bring a friend or two to see what more we have to offer. Turn on our post notifications to never miss an update… we just might surprise you. #toronto #thingstodotoronto #comicbooks #bookstore #freebooks #freetoronto #studioghibli #digitalcamera #digitalcamerasgta #hamiltonbroadway
So… I got a little distracted. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Maybe if my reels keep doing numbers, they’ll keep me on? ๐Ÿซฃ๐Ÿ˜ฃ Put some Fs in the chat for me just in case this is the last you’ll hear from me because my mom is HEATED (and perhaps, my bosses will
CAUSE I’M A GRINDER! ๐Ÿซต๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ธ The situation looks grave, but I’m sure if I just focus and put my mind to it, I can get the store looking right before it’s too late… hopefully I don’t get distracted. ๐Ÿค” Leave a like and en
Aren't these the cutest pictures of the friends in our orbit?! Some of the raffle winners from our past fundraiser spun by the studio to pick up their AMAZING prizes. (Sony speakers and a brand new laptop and tickets to the Co-Create Cafe from our fr
I knew it was gonna happen eventually, but not this fast ๐Ÿ˜–โ€ผ๏ธ I just hope I can say this was all worth it in the end… if you want to make me look better in front of my bosses and support the store, swing by and sing my praises. (or buy some su
Uh oh. ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ I mean… at least the event was successful! Let’s just hope they have the same optimism about it when they see this post… ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Pull up to the Alien Art Market at 986 Bathurst to wish me luck (and make sure that I’m ac
It was gonna catch up to me at some point… ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ˜ž Visit me at the Alien Art Market while you still can! Our fundraiser may be at full capacity but you still have a chance to win BIG at our raffle! Best part? All the proceeds go to evacuating tw
We definitely learned our lesson! ๐Ÿ˜’ Come to the studio for a night of completion, fun and excitement on August 25th at 6PM. You’ll never guess what we have in store as some of the prizes… stays tuned to find out more about our prizes an
Don't you want to smile this big too? These happy faces are just a glimpse of the magic that happens in our studio! โค๏ธ Visit us at Alien Art Market at 986 Bathurst to create, shop, and support local art. Whether you're here to read, relax, or meet ne It’s here! Come for Met Radio’s @metradio1280 celebration of sound, stories, and community broadcasting.๐Ÿฅณ Stop by Story Planet’s Story Corner for kids’ activities (look for the recording booth with fairy lights)! ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒˆ โฐ 2-8
…and this is only the beginning! There’s so much more to explore at the studio. Swing by and bring a friend or two to see what more we have to offer. Turn on our post notifications to never miss an update… we just might surprise y