Help your child build confidence, communication skills, and self-expression in this storytelling series designed just for middle school students! Led by Asian Girls Ignite storyteller Katerina Jeng (they/she), this series offers a safe and creative space where students can explore their identities, develop their voices, and connect with peers through storytelling.
🎟️Cost: Choose a one time fee from $25, $30, $40—pay what works for your family!
📆When & Where:
Participants must commit to attending all sessions in person in Denver, CO*:
April 12, 2025 | 2:00 - 5:00pm
April 19, 2025 | 2:00 - 5:00pm
*Registrants will be emailed exact location
Through guided activities, students will:
Strengthen public speaking and writing skills
Build self-confidence and empathy
Learn to express themselves in a supportive, encouraging environment
Develop meaningful connections with others
This program is perfect for middle schoolers who love to write, want to gain confidence in speaking, or are simply looking for a welcoming space to share and grow.
🚨Registrations close Wednesday, April 9th🚨
About Katerina Jeng
Katerina Jeng (they/she) is a neurodivergent queer Filipina-Taiwanese-American. Born in the bustling city of New York, New York, they grew up soaking in the suburban vibes of Long Island. Navigating their AAPI identity in an area with few others like them was a journey. Katerina spent their early years trying to blend in, downplaying their heritage to fit in with their predominantly white peers. It wasn't until after college that they embraced their Asian American identity, embarking on a quest to understand what it truly means.
Now, Katerina is passionate about sharing the richness of this identity and fostering pride within our community. As a storyteller for AGI, they are thrilled to connect with Asian girls, offering them the representation and guidance I wished for in my youth. Through their art and writing, including their upcoming poetry book "Gospel of a Whole Sun," Katerina explores themes of creativity, identity, and liberation. Additionally, they coach and facilitate workshops on these topics, aiming to empower others to discover their unique paths.
Celebrating their AAPI identity involves living authentically and boldly, while also creating new traditions and celebrations rooted in Katerina’s heritage. Maya Angelou's words, "At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel," resonate deeply with them. It reminds them that impacting others positively is the true measure of success in their journey.