Author talks
Mississauga Library’s Author Talk series features a wide range of talented writers. Hear authors read from their books, ask questions, learn about the writing process, and find out more about their craft of telling captivating stories. For ages 13 and over.
Sarena and Sasha Nanua
Youth Summer Series Writing Workshop: Making Your Character Shine
Meet Sarena and Sasha Nanua, authors of Sisters of the Snake and Spirit Service, for engaging talks and interactive workshops. Learn how to build worlds, craft characters and navigate the editing process with publishers. Sarena Nanua and Sasha Nanua are twin sisters living in Ontario, Canada. Born in Diwali ten minutes apart from each other, they grew up loving stories about twins and magic and began writing books together when they were nine years old. They are graduates of the English and Professional Writing programs at the University of Toronto and are the authors of YA books Sisters of the Snake, Daughters of the Dawn, and their newest release, A Riddle of Thorns. They are also the authors of the Spirit Service middle grade series. These workshops are completely designed by Sarena and Sasha with support from the Mississauga Arts Council and the Mississauga Library.
Making your character shine
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 7 to 8 p.m.
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World building and writing from your lived experience
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 7 to 8 p.m.
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Editing craft fundamentals, from first draft to final edits
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 7 to 8 p.m.
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