Author Matt Valen
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$390
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2018
End Date
May 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Swift
Project Overview
Author of 'sister Secrets: A Brothers Reveal" will discuss his book which is a study in regret and hope for dealing with family members who suffer from mental illness.
Project Details
12 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$390
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
By hearing Matts story, attendees will gain a better understanding of the trials and tribulations this family went through in dealing with mental illness.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Comments include: 'I learned that writing can be so cathartic Matt gives pointers on how to start.' 'This program was very interesting -- a lot of interaction between author and audience.' 'It is good to hear from MN authors.' 'Difficult subject - but this was a memorable evening.'
Source of Additional Funds
Friends of Benson Library
Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
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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