Story Planet Toronto

Story Planet Toronto Story Planet is a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of children and young people in Toronto's equity-seeking communities.

Our free creative writing workshops inspire kids to imagine and tell stories while building literacy and confidence in the value of their words and ideas. We occupy a unique place at the intersection of the arts, social justice, and education.

06/11/2026

Summer programs are here! ☀️

Story Planet is running 3 free programs this July and August for children and teens facing barriers to literacy and access to arts programming. We’re excited to connect, write, and create under the sun!

Link in bio for more info or to register.

Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs, City of Toronto’s Cultural Hotspot program (City of Toronto Culture), City of Toronto (City of Toronto), and The Children’s Book Bank Jane and Finch (The Children's Book Bank at SMART Reading) for making it possible!

06/03/2026

Mini journals offer a view into what students are feeling, what they're learning, and so much more!
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We asked: How did today's workshop make you feel?

Some of their responses:
"GOOD because I learned about the word CATASTROPHE!" 😂
"Happy because Story Planet was here today." 🥹

Our second Youth Ambassadors meeting was a success!Nine former students (ages 14–23) have returned in a leadership role ...
05/20/2026

Our second Youth Ambassadors meeting was a success!

Nine former students (ages 14–23) have returned in a leadership role to share critical feedback on classroom challenges and offer fresh ideas for upcoming programs.

It's wonderful to watch them support one another and bring their unique voices to the table. Stay tuned for more from this incredible team! 💛

🌞 We’re hiring for the summer! ✨Story Planet is looking for youth program facilitators to join our team and help bring c...
04/29/2026

🌞 We’re hiring for the summer! ✨

Story Planet is looking for youth program facilitators to join our team and help bring creative programs to life. This is a great opportunity to work alongside our lead facilitators to plan, support, and run engaging summer activities for young storytellers in our community.

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. Applicants must:
• Be between 18 and 29 years old
• Have a connection to the Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park (KGO) neighbourhood in Scarborough, where the programs take place

If you love working with youth, enjoy being creative, and are up for a fun and meaningful challenge—we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply at https://www.storyplanet.ca/get-involved
🗓️ Deadline: May 20, 2024

Let’s make this a summer full of stories 💫

Thank you to Canada Summer Jobs for supporting these opportunities!

04/02/2026

Big news! ✨

We’re excited to share that we’ve received a 3-year Grow Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support the expansion of our programs.

With this support, we’ll be able to double our programs and reach twice as many students over the next three years—creating more access, more opportunities, and more meaningful impact for young writers in our community.

Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for believing in our work and the young people we serve. We’re so grateful.

Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share what’s ahead 💛

03/23/2026

Comic Con magic ✨

Friends, family—and even curious passersby—stopped by to celebrate the kids’ amazing creations and help us wrap up an incredible after-school program with The Children’s Book Bank Jane & Finch.

So proud of this talented crew of young writers and artists! 🎉

03/04/2026

👀 Look through the window… what do you see?

In our WorldMaker workshop, kids explore landscapes and places, imagine new worlds, and draw what they see through their “window.” Then they bring those worlds to life with their own characters, stories, and adventures. 🌎✨

We met with our first Youth Ambassadors cohort this weekend, and the two hours flew by!Nine former Story Planet students...
02/19/2026

We met with our first Youth Ambassadors cohort this weekend, and the two hours flew by!

Nine former Story Planet students, now ages 15–22, gathered to reflect on our three pillars—literacy, creativity, and social-emotional well-being—and to share thoughtful insights from their own school experiences.

This group will continue to meet throughout the year, helping to shape our programming while strengthening their own leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. We are so proud to welcome these inspiring young people back into the Story Planet community. ✨

02/18/2026

Creativity doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Led by Hilary Leung and Joseph Bonsu in partnership with the Children’s Book Bank, this after-school program offers young storytellers and artists a welcoming space to explore their ideas, build creative skills, and bring their imaginations to life. The program will conclude with a Comic Con celebration for families and the wider community. 🎉

02/10/2026

In December, this amazing community supported and cheered on Story Planet’s Double the Stories campaign, and we want to say a huge thank you!💛

Together, we exceeded our goal. With generous matching support from the Auxilium Foundation, we raised $50,000 for Story Planet’s creative writing programs!

This support is already helping us meet growing demand, bringing joyful writing workshops to more young writers this winter and spring.

Thank you for believing in young voices, creativity, and the magic of stories. We feel incredibly lucky to have you as part of this community.

Donate anytime: www.storyplanet.ca/donate

Address

986 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON
M5R3G6

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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