Author Event - William Kent Krueger

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,146
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2019
End Date
April 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Meeker
Meeker
Project Overview

Award winning Minnesota author William Kent Krueger will talk about his books, writing process, and his life since becoming a well known writer. Kent will provide time for questions as well as selling/autographing his books.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,146
Direct expenses
$1,146
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn more about what goes into writing books and more about William Kent Kruegers writing process. Many local folks in the area love his work and will appreciate the opportunity to meet and connect with a MN author who has a wide local and national following.

Measurable Outcome(s)

There was a huge crowd for this program held at the Dassel History Center. Mr. Krueger talked all about storytelling and the power of stories to captivate and bring people into them. Comments include: "I learned a lot about the author, how he views his work, and a little about the way he goes about writing. Made me want to read more of his books (if only there weren't quite so many bodies!)" All in all, a very good program with a wonderful speaker and a crowd of very enthusiastic local readers.

Source of Additional Funds

City of Dassel

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