"My Young Queen" YOuth Development Program
Youth Programming
A Queen's Narrative provide seasonal youth engagement workshop series for girls’ ages 12-18. A Queen's Narrative uses a 4 tier curriculum model that follows a progressive transitional power and co-facilitation format. The 4-tier modules are model, scaffold, coach, and lead.
- Model: Facilitators provide participants with content, terminology, shared understanding of the subject matter, and program structure.
- Scaffold: Facilitators are sharing leadership roles and discussions with participants. Facilitators are transitioning power over to participants through integrated activities that allow group and individual co-facilitation.
- Coach: Participants are leading activities and discussions with support and guidance from facilitators.
- Lead: Participants are leading activities and discussions with little to no support from the facilitator. Participants have a shared understanding of the subject matter and are comfortable articulating and showcasing their knowledge with the broader community
Youth will learn leadership, team building, and relationship development skills through interactive play and discussions.
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH PROGRAMMING
ATTEND THE WATCH PARTY
SPOKEN TRUTH WATCH PARTY
We invite our community to join us on February 20, 2026, from 6-8 pm at the Community Music School of Springfield for a Spoken Truth Podcast Watch Party.
We will gather to celebrate the brilliance of these young creators, listen together, and witness what’s possible when young people are trusted with real tools, rea
SPOKEN TRUTH WATCH PARTY
We invite our community to join us on February 20, 2026, from 6-8 pm at the Community Music School of Springfield for a Spoken Truth Podcast Watch Party.
We will gather to celebrate the brilliance of these young creators, listen together, and witness what’s possible when young people are trusted with real tools, real responsibility, and real creative freedom.
This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Advance RSVP is required to reserve your spot. We encourage you to register early and be part of an evening that honors youth voice, creativity, and collective truth-telling.
SUBSCRIBE THE OUR YOUTUBE
We’re building a growing archive of stories, conversations, and creative work—and this is just the beginning. Our website will continue to evolve as we share more about upcoming events, community partnerships, and the impact of our youth-centered programs through testimonials and behind-the-scenes insights.
This space will also be the home
We’re building a growing archive of stories, conversations, and creative work—and this is just the beginning. Our website will continue to evolve as we share more about upcoming events, community partnerships, and the impact of our youth-centered programs through testimonials and behind-the-scenes insights.
This space will also be the home of our podcast episodes, launching in early 2026. These episodes center authentic dialogue, creative expression, and the voices of those shaping culture and community from the ground up. By staying connected, you’ll be among the first to watch new episodes as they are released and engage with the ideas they spark.
Be sure to follow us on YouTube to stay up to date, receive notifications when new content drops, and join a growing community committed to storytelling, truth-telling, and creative growth.
GET YOUR SIGNED PHOTOBOOK
GET YOUR SIGNED PHOTOBOOK
A Queen’s Narrative is honored to participate in the Olympic S.T.E.A.M Quest on Monday, February 16, 2026, in partnership with Olive Tree Books.
This long-running community event brings together local authors and young readers during school winter break for a day centered on literacy, creativity, and connection. As featured authors, A Quee
A Queen’s Narrative is honored to participate in the Olympic S.T.E.A.M Quest on Monday, February 16, 2026, in partnership with Olive Tree Books.
This long-running community event brings together local authors and young readers during school winter break for a day centered on literacy, creativity, and connection. As featured authors, A Queen’s Narrative will be showcasing Through Our Lens, our youth-created photobook that highlights the perspectives, stories, and artistry of our young photographers.
The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with individual author tables set up throughout the museum space. Families and youth ages 5 and up are invited to engage with authors, explore creative displays, and celebrate storytelling in its many forms.
The first 40 participants who visit our table will have the opportunity to meet our youth photographers and receive a complimentary copy of Through Our Lens. This is a meaningful chance for community members to connect directly with the young artists behind the work and hear about their creative journeys.
We are deeply grateful to Olive Tree Books for curating this event and for their continued commitment to uplifting local authors and youth voices. We encourage our community to join us for this interactive and celebratory day at the museum.