Class Course The Artist

Writing the Children’s Story

By Michellan Sarile-Alagao
1 Session
May 23, 2026
1PM - 3PM
Online via Zoom

Writing for children is often misunderstood as simple but it requires precision, empathy, and an understanding of how young readers experience the world. As adults, it means being intentional: what to say, what to leave out, and how to make a story both engaging and meaningful.

Michellan Sarile-Alagao draws from her experiences as a mother, writer, and educator to guide participants in creating stories for the children in their lives. The course is focused on developing ideas, shaping narratives, and writing stories that children will understand, enjoy, and want to read again.

This class may be taken at PHP 1000.

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Michellan Sarile-Alagao

Michellan Sarile-Alagao (@michalagao)is a Filipino writer, educator, and mother whose work focuses on storytelling, mental health, and writing for kids and kids at heart. She has authored seven children’s books, with stories for Filipino children that center on everyday experiences, mental and emotional well-being, and the rights of the child. Alongside her writing, she leads workshops for emerging writers and conducts classes and mentoring sessions for young learners, ages 12 to 18.
Michellan Sarile-Alagao

By the end of this session, you will...

Understand the core elements of effective storytelling for young children

Learn about various educational approaches to contemporary children’s literature

Be familiar with the different categories of children’s literature

Develop an outline for a short, original story and/or a first draft for a specific child or age group

This course is ideal for:

  • Parents, guardians, and family members who want to write stories for children in their lives
  • Educators and facilitators who want to use storytelling as a tool for engagement and learning
  • Beginners who want to explore writing for children in a clear, guided way
  • Anyone interested in creating meaningful stories for young readers

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Writing the Children’s Story

Writing for children is often misunderstood as simple but it requires precision, empathy, and an understanding of how young readers experience the world. As adults, it means being intentional: what to say, what to leave out, and how to make a story both engaging and meaningful.

Michellan Sarile-Alagao draws from her experiences as a mother, writer, and educator to guide participants in creating stories for the children in their lives. The course is focused on developing ideas, shaping narratives, and writing stories that children will understand, enjoy, and want to read again.

This class may be taken at PHP 1000.

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