Will Weaver, Minnesota Author

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2012
End Date
March 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Meeker
Meeker
Project Overview
At the 3:15 p.m. program, Will Weaver met with the Middle School Book Club to discuss his books; at the 7:00 p.m. program, Will Weaver discussed his books and how the book "Gravestones Made of Wheat" was made into a movie.
Project Details
Date(s) of Program: March 15, 2012 @ 3:15 & 7:00 p.m., Litchfield. Attendance: 3:15 p.m. – 20 Middle School Students and Adults; 7:00 p.m. – 18 people of mixed ages. Total Attendance: 38.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

For children and adults to meet and interact with Minnesota Author Will Weaver. To learn about the process of writing, the challenges of writing, the transformation of the written word to the visual motion picture, and that it takes perseverance to succeed.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Thirty-three evaluations completed. What did you enjoy most about this program? "The exposure to author's literary ideas and illustrative subplots." "That we got to meet a real author & we got our questions answered." "Getting to learn about writing through Mr. Weaver's examples of his challenges and how he solves them." "The availability of an author." "Fascinating stories about writing process and transition to film." What did you learn from attending this program? "I was reminded of how hard writing could be."
"Challenges of making independent movies." "I am a huge fan; now I am more likely to steer young adults his way." "I learned about some worldwide disasters." What did you think about this program? "Excellent program. Lots of information and entertaining too." "It was cool to meet with an author." "I think it is interesting and teaches us kids about your interesting books."

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and Litchfield Public Library patrons and citizens of Meeker County communities, Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust Board, Litchfield Public School's Middle School Book Club. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Litchfield Public Library arranged for two programs, contacted the Middle School Book Club, and advertised the programs.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
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
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200