Characters That C.A.N.™
Let's empower kids to use characters and storytelling to advocate for something they care about.
Characters That C.A.N.™ is a 12-week literacy and creative mentorship program that empowers young people to explore issues they care about through character development, research, and storytelling. Students collaborate with artist mentors to transform their ideas into professionally produced books and share their work with their communities.
Whether you're an illustrator looking to mentor a young creator or a provider interested in literacy enrichments to your students, we'd love to partner with you!
Become a Mentor | Bring CTC to Your Site
Care. Act. Narrate.
Become a Mentor
Program Commitment
*Meet with your assigned mentee one time per week (30 mins) for 6 weeks.
*Attend a paid two day mentor training
*Create compelling illustrations for a 12-15 page mini- children’s book based on mentee’s creative direction.
*Meet illustration milestones throughout the mentorship
*Prepare final artwork for print and publication
Compensation
$35 per illustrated page (12-15 Pages)
$150 front/back cover art
$50 per mentor session
Requirements
*Must own a computer
*Must have reliable internet
*Must be able to attend 2 day training
*Must be an experienced illustrator
Partner With US!
Characters That C.A.N.™ partners with:
*Schools & Libraries
*After-School Programs
*Summer Camps
*Youth Development Programs
Characters That C.A.N.™combines storytelling, creative writing, civic engagement, and illustration into one unforgettable literacy experience that empowers students to identify community challenges and publish professionally illustrated children's books.
Programs can be customized to fit your students' needs and schedule.