Minnesota Children's author Shelly Boyum-Breen

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,320
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2018
End Date
May 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
McLeod
McLeod
Project Overview

Minnesota children's author Shelly Boyum-Breen will present a program for elementary children grades K-5. The author will be emphasizing self-determination and self-worth through her book character Shelly Bean, the Sports Queen, who loves to play sports. The author's goal is to share the determination of learning a sport and the courage to play it.

Project Details

685 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,320
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The author presents her book series character as a self-determined girl who will challenge herself to learn new skills while sharing her encouragement and friendship with others. The program will provide the students with a positive role-model, a strong female character, skill knowledge, and encouragement.

Measurable Outcome(s)

600+ students were silent, attentively listening while Boyum-Breen gave her presentation. The author said this was the largest group she has talked to and was thrilled and impressed at their respectfulness. Principal commented that this presentation was a 'super platform to share with the students.'

Source of Additional Funds

Glencoe Silver-Lake School District, First Lutheran School, Glencoe Public Library, McLeod County Chronicle

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200