Author Presentation/Book Talk
Candace Simar, a MN author, will share an author presentation/book talk. Candace will host a middle grade writing workshop from 1-3 p.m. and will then visit the Hutchinson Library for a teen/adult author program in the evening.
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1) Students will have the opportunity to meet a local author and learn creative writing skills during the writer's workshop. 2) Students will be encouraged/inspired to pursue their own writing endeavors. 3) Library patrons will have an opportunity to meet/visit with a successful MN author. 4) Book/writing groups have an opportunity to attend author program which will provide them with additional conversation & discussion points.
Ms. Simar's day began with a writing workshop for middle school students. Library staff in attendance stated that she did an amazing job of keeping 44 middle school students engaged in the writing process! Teachers comments include: "I was very impressed with how engaged the students were." "It was amazing! The group as a whole was very engaged. The writer was very enthusiastic and motivated. Student involvement made everything come together." Following the successful writing workshop, Ms. Simar followed up with an author event at the library that evening. Her presentation was thoroughly engaging. Audience members asked many great questions and enjoyed Simar's stories and sense of humor.
Hutchinson Library, New Discoveries Montessori Academy, local newspapers, Friends of the Library