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  TAKE MY WORD FOR IT! KIDS WRITE AT THE BOOKSMITH   "Take My Word For It!" is a word incubator - a place where kids can feel safe and supported while they grow as writers. Our creative writing program, designed especially for young authors, reminds kids that when it comes to their imaginations, the sky's the limit. Please join us for our winter session of Wild Writing at The Booksmith (for reluctant and enthusiastic writers alike)!    When: Sundays, 10:30 - 11:45 am Dates: January 13 - March 17, 2013   10 classes Fee: $160 Ages: 8 – 13 Class size: minimum 8, maximum 25Register now! . Questions? Email tmwfimaven@gmail.com   Read samples of our young writers’ work and find out lots more at takemywordforit.net   “Take My Word For It!” instructor Zach Wyner has been a playwright, actor and tutor and has spent eight years teaching in progressive elementary schools, including the past four years at Park Day School in Oakland. He earned his MFA in Creative Writing from University of San Francisco in 2009. Currently, he is tutoring, volunteering at 826 Valencia and is at work on a collection of short stories. His work as a teacher has clarified his passion for writing and he is thrilled to bring the two together as an instructor for “Take My Word For It!”.