Hooked on Books and the Arts, Too!

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,739
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2013
End Date
February 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carver
Carver
Project Overview
Author and illustrator Keiko Kasza will be the guest author for the 2013 Hooked on Books event at Carver County Library and Chanhassen High School. Local arts organizations and entertainers are also part of the interactive programs designed for pre-kindergarten and school-age children and their families.
Project Details
1800 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,739
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

As guest author for the day, Keiko Kasza will speak, make presentations and do book signing reaching about 2000 people. An afternoon with Keiko Kasza will introduce the process of writing and illustrating a children’s book followed again by a book signing

Measurable Outcome(s)

Author Keiko Kasza brought her books to life for a full packed day to residents of both Carver and Hennepin Counties. Children, parents and family members totaling over 1800, participated in a morning of fun activities focusing on art and the joys of read

Source of Additional Funds

Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200