Author Allen Eskens
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,265
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2018
End Date
November 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Renville
Yellow Medicine
Lac qui Parle
Project Overview
Minnesota author Allen Eskens visits several Pioneerland libraries to discuss his books and the writing process.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,265
Direct expenses
$1,265
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will learn about the writing process and more about his books from best selling Minnesota author Allen Eskens.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Folks who attended this author event had the following comments: "The most enjoyable part of this program for me was finding out about the author & why he started writing.' "I learned about the process of writing that this author goes through.[' 'I really enjoyed hearing how a daydreamer (Allen) and less than good student became a lawyer and a writer.' 'Allen gave some great writing ideas for people who are interested in becoming a writer.'
Source of Additional Funds
Local radio and newspapers (advertising/marketing)
Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
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
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