Supadupa Workshop with Ty Allan Jackson
June 2, 2024
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Mount welcomes back Ty Allan Jackson for a family program highlighting youth empowerment through storytelling!
SUPADUPA WORKSHOP is inspired by Ty Allan Jackson’s classic chapter book The Supadupa Kid. The workshop encourages children to create their own superhero saga and is an exciting way to keep kids reading, writing, and learning throughout the summer. The workshop will be facilitated by the author himself and is guaranteed to be a fun and creative event.
This 90-minute workshop is for youth grades 3-5, (ages 8-13), accompanied by an adult.
The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact The Mount at 413-551-5100 or by email, info@edithwharton.org, to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event.
- This program will take place in the Stable auditorium.
- Tickets are FREE. Capacity is limited, so registration is recommended!
Ty Allan Jackson is an award-winning children’s book author, literacy advocate, and captivating motivational speaker. In 2011 he founded Big Head Books, LLC, (now Ty Allan Jackson, LLC) a literacy organization that aims to introduce children to the joys of reading. Ty travels around the country inspiring children and educating adults about the impacts of illiteracy. A three-time TedX presenter, Ty believes that literacy is the foundation for a successful life and promotes it with humor and enthusiasm. He is the co-founder of the Read or Else movement and Danny Dollar Academy. His books include The Supadupa Kid, Danny Dollar: Millionaire Extraordinaire, When I Close My Eyes, and You Are Amazing / I am Amazing.
In 2021, Ty received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for his work as an author and community leader. Ty’s work as an author and literacy advocate also earned him the Massachusetts inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Content of Character Award, as well as citations from the Massachusetts Governor, Senator, and the House of Representatives.
Ty’s books have been featured on Good Morning America, Disney+, CNN, NBC Nightly News, The Steve Harvey Show, PBS. In 2012, Ty’s books were gifted to former First Lady Michelle Obama by his hometown mayor.