Michael Hall Author Event

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,753
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2017
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Meeker
Meeker
Project Overview

Award winning Minnesota Children's Book Author Michael Hall will present on becoming an author/illustrator, discuss the process of making picture books, read stories, and lead children in an interactive group.

Project Details

65 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,753
Direct expenses
$2,753
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Children participating in this event will learn more about what it takes to become an author/illustrator. They will enjoy meeting the author of books they have read. This program will inspire children and their parents to read more and spark an interest in drawing, writing, and imagining their own stories.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The children who attended these programs all really enjoyed listening to Michael Hall read his books. All of Michael's books include humorous bits and both children and adults laughed along with his reading of his stories. Some comments from parents attending along with their children include: 'This was worth our time. Thank you for bringing a NY Times best-selling author to our community.' 'I thought this program was excellent. Would tell other families we know about it.' Library staff stated that 'We really enjoyed having Michael Hall at our libraries and love that we have the opportunity to bring Minnesota authors and artists to our rural communities.'

Source of Additional Funds

Cities of Grove City, Dassel and Cosmos

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320) 235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200