Author Event - Les Graham
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$438
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
March 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Project Overview
Les Graham, the author of young adult/juvenile book 'Jude's Gentle Giants' will speak about his book & experience in writing it.
Project Details
25 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$438
Direct expenses
$438
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Expected outcome is that those in attendance will learn more about writing a juvenile/young adult book. They will also learn about Percheron horses (the subject of the book) and what Les uses them for.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Many comments from attendees on how, after attending this author event, they are more aware of how hard it is to actually publish a book - and the steps that go into writing a book. Anecdotal comments: 'This was very interesting. And loved how he made sure the younger kids understood, ' The topic presented was a good fit for our community.'
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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