Candace Simar - Author

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
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
Lincoln
Lincoln
Project Overview

Candace Simar is a Minnesota author who focuses on history and Scandinavian heritage. She has written a number of books, including the award-winning Abercrombie Trail series (historical fiction about the Great Sioux Uprising). Candace spoke about her writing, read passages from her books, and shared her research and writing process.

Project Details

12 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Other Funds Leveraged
$75
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will have a greater understanding of the Sioux Uprising and Minnesota history. Attendees will learn more about the writing process and the research methods Candace uses to make sure her books are historically accurate. Attendees will come together as a community to enjoy a presentation by a highly respected Minnesota author, viewing the library not only as a place that promotes reading, but also as a place provides community engagement. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees gained a greater understanding of the Sioux Uprising and Minnesota history. Candace shared with the audience her writing process, along with her research methods, so her books are well written and historically accurate.
Attendees came together as a community to enjoy a presentation by a highly respected Minnesota author. Community members view the library not only as a place that promotes reading, but also as a place provides community engagement.

Source of Additional Funds

Ivanhoe Community Center, Meinders and Rock County Libraries

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200