Kitchigami Reads/Kitchigami Writes: William Kent Krueger, mystery author
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,984
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2012
End Date
April 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Project Overview
Author William Kent Krueger presented his newest book, Northwest Angle, and offered a setting of his stories coming out of his own life experiences at the time of writing. His humor created a great link with all audiences and he offered challenges as an author, as well as the joy of making connections with his readers and producing works that impress upon his readers.
Project Details
Dates(s) of Program and Attendance: Black Duck, 4/23/12 (snow date), 38; Brainerd, 4/24/12 (snow date), 76; Bemidji, 4/23/12 (snow date), 103; Cass Lake, 2/22/12, 22; Crosslake, 2/21/12, 58; Longville, 2/22/12, 17; Park Rapids, 2/27/12, 47; Pequot Lakes, 4/24/12 (snow date), 45; Pine River, 2/21/12, 19; Wadena, 2/27/12, 21; Walker, 4/24/12 (snow date), 42
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,984
Other Funds Leveraged
$900
Direct expenses
$10,884
Administration costs
$256
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
1. Participants will experience an increase in knowledge
2. Local writers will, for workshop events, experience an increase in skill or attitude to their ability as writers.
Measurable Outcome(s)
In response to an in-house survey, 100% of participants found that the program met their expectation and 95% thought it was meaningful for all ages. 100% found it to be an enjoyable experience and 97% found that the presentation enhanced their knowledge of Minnesota mystery writing style.
Source of Additional Funds
Kitchigami Regional Library
Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474
Phone
(218)587-2171
Email
mfridge@tds.net
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