Heidi Bailey – Children's Author

Project of

Pioneerland Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

October 2011

End Date

October 2011

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Chippewa

Project Overview

Author met with library patrons and explained the concept and process of writing a children's book. There was a lot of individual interaction between the presenter and attendees

Project Details

Date(s) of Program/Activities: October 1, 2011 1 program @ Montevideo Public Library. Attendance: 34 Adults & Children

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

Direct expenses

Administration costs

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

People learned about the challenges of writing children's books. Writing books is more complicated than most imagined. Some who attended got some good ideas and info if they ever choose to write a book.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Six (6) evaluations were completed by adults. Participants enjoyed: Seeing her books; meeting the author and her family; talking with the author; meeting a live author. Participants learned: Anyone can be an author; writing a kid's book is not as simple as one would think; About publishing and writing; Author shared some of challenges in creating a children's book. Participants thought: Keep offering these; It is good to promote authors so they don't remain hidden; It's always rewarding meeting a new author.

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and Montevideo Public Library; KDMA, KMGM-FM and KKRC_FM radio stations; Montevideo American News; Public Access Channel 8. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Montevideo Public Library provided space, arranged funding via MN Legacy Grant, and advertised. Radio, TV, and newspapers provided advertisement.