Author Talk: Lachlan Smith
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$253
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2013
End Date
December 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lac qui Parle
Project Overview
Lachlan Smith, orginally of Willmar, MN and author of the nationally known book, "Bear is Broken" talked about his Leo Maxwell series. He also read a a chapter from his second book "Lion Plays Rough" which is due out in February 2014. He answered questions about the book series and its characters. At the end of the program, he signed his book for members of the audience.
Project Details
22 attendees
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
$253
Direct expenses
$253
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience will be able to learn more about this local author, his writing style, and his character development. They will also get a sneak preview of the second book in the series.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience was excited to learn that Smith has been renewed for four titles in the Leo Maxwell Series. Many were excited to learn how Smith came up with his characters, location descriptions, and how long it took him to have this book published.
Source of Additional Funds
No contributions.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
439 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56230
Phone
(320)235-6106 x57
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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