Our Story

Dave Bywater is a talented and seasoned educator passionate about stewarding the next generation of storytellers.  With over twenty years in the elementary classroom, Mr. Bywater has helped develop and inspire hundreds of young writers.  An accomplished singer and entertainer, Mr. Bywater has composed and produced dozens of songs for young audiences, including You & Me and The Kindness Song.

Recent achievements have included authoring and producing audiobooks for young readers including  It Snowed Last Night and My Paper Monster.

"I am passionate about developing young audiences into responsible producers, rather than simply passive consumers, of creative content. This mission is at the heart of Young Writers Studio New Jersey."

Mr. Bywater earned his Master of Science degree in Education from 

Queens College and teaches in Princeton, NJ.