Teens Know Best: Lauren Myracle

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,303
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
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview
Lauren Myracle is The New York Times best-selling and award-winning author of “Shine” and the Internet Girls trilogy, among many other books for tweens and teens. She’s visiting the Dakota County Galaxie Library in Apple Valley to discuss her books, and the sometimes dark, but also hopeful and inspiring elements behind their creation.
Project Details
61 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,303
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Tweens and teens get to see, hear and question a bestselling author about her books.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Wonderful presentation by teen author Myracle. She discussed the importance of perseverance in the face of rejection and to follow your dreams. A handful of teens on-hand, but more teachers and adults.

Source of Additional Funds

MELSA coordinated author appearance; Dakota County Library coordinated audiovisual support

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200