Author event with Allen Eskens

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$270
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2016
End Date
October 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
McLeod
McLeod
Project Overview

Minnesota author Allen Eskens will share his writing process and talk about the success he has found as a mystery author.

Project Details

33 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$270
Direct expenses
$270
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Attendees will have the opportunity to meet an award-winning author 2) audience members will be inspired to read more mystery or books written by local authors 3) Attendees will gain appreciation for the difficulties/challenges of the writing process.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1) It was clear to those who attended that Allen Eskens has undoubtedly proven himself to be an established & award winning author. 2) Following this program his books continue to be popular and many new readers are checking out his books - and are discovering a new mystery right here in Minnesota. 3) Staff comments: "I would recommend Allen Eskens for future library programs. This program went above and beyond my expectations for an author program."

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200