2018 Minnesota Book Awards Author and Illustrator Series

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,965
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
April 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Otter Tail
Stevens
Traverse
Otter Tail
Stevens
Traverse
Project Overview

In a month-long series of five events, one in each of five communities, author Peter Geye and photographer Doug Ohman made public presentations. Audience members gained insight into the creators' award-winning books and their creative process.

Project Details

118 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,965
Other Funds Leveraged
$722
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

60% of the attendees at the author presentations will indicate that they learned insight into the author's writing process. 75% of the attendees at the author presentations will indicate that they learned something new about the process of writing or doing research for a book.
75% of the attendees at the photographer's presentations will indicate that they learned something new about the topic. 75% of the attendees at the photographer's presentations will indicate that they learned something new about Minnesota history. 75% of the attendees at the photographer's presentations will indicate that they found the style of presentation effective, incorporating photos, history and personal stories.

Measurable Outcome(s)

100% of the attendees at the author presentations indicated that they learned insight into the author's writing process. 94% of the attendees at the author presentations indicated that they learned something new about the process of writing or doing research for a book.
91% of the attendees at the photographer's presentations indicated that they learned something new about the topic. 84% of the attendees at the photographer's presentations indicated that they learned something new about Minnesota history. 100% of the attendees at the photographer's presentations indicated that they found the style of presentation effective, incorporating photos, history and personal stories.

Source of Additional Funds

Perham Area Public Library, Henning Landmark Center, Browns Valley Public Library, Morris Public Library, Pelican Rapids Public Library

Project Manager
First Name
Gerri
Last Name
Moeller
Organization Name
Viking Library System
Street Address
1915 Fir Avenue West
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
218-739-5286
Email
gmoeller@vikinglibrarysystem.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200