William Durbin - Author Residency 2011
Young Adult Author William Durbin conducted a two day residency in the Young Adult Writers Author Expo.
Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event:
- October 27 - Crookston Library - workshop for writers/Author presentation - 7
- October 28 - school presentation: Norman County West High School - 28; school presentation at Climax Shelly School - 78; workshop for writers/author presentation at Climax Library - 4.
Partner Organization(s): Northwest Regional Library
Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program: Northwest Regional Library also hosted performances by Mr. Durbin. The performances were scheduled so the activities could take places in both regions during the same time period.
117 people attended these presentations.
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.• Reluctant Readers will be re-engaged.• Participants will learn about the writing business.• Participants will learn about writing.• Participants will meet successful writers.
A summary of survey results is:Please rate the quality of this program: Using 1-5 scale, with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor.
- Not rated - (0), 1- (0), 2 - (0), 3 - (0), 4 - (1), 5 - (8), Average (4.89)
What did you like best about the program?
- Very interesting stories & factual
- He went through stories behind his books - very well spoken
- Lots of information, spoke at the students level, very enjoyable
- The stories and the details the speaker provided about the books and the history behind them
- Historical background of books
- Very interesting, his subject matter was fascinating
- His presentation on how he researched for his stories
- Very conversational presentation - he is an excellent storyteller
- Very interesting subjects - good speaker
What did you expect or learn? Did you experience or learn what you expected?
- It was much better than I expected!I want to read those books
- Yes (3)
- No prior expectations, but an excellent guest for the students to meet
- How an author goes through the writing process
- How MN writer stunted
- I came wanting to hear some stories - very pleased I attended; I've read many reviews - editorials about his work so I knew what I was getting into
- Historical part of his fiction
- How he published his works; due to leaving early I unfortunately miss this
- I expected him to more about writing, but I enjoyed what he did present
What other programs would you like to see offered at the library?
- Any - they have all been good
- This was right up my alley
- Artists, to demonstrate their art techniques; perhaps a cooking demo
- I think those that are already offered are very good
Prior to this program, have you ever attended a program at the library or sponsored by the library?
- Yes (9), No(0)
How did you hear about the program?Program flier - 0Information/poster at the library - 2Information/poster in the community - 0Library newsletter - 0Library web site - 1Newspaper/magazine - 0Radio - 1Television - 0From library staff - 3From another person - 2 Check your age range:Birth to 5 (0), 6-17 (0), 18-54 (6), 55 and over (3) What is your zip code? 56523 (4) 56716 (5) Do you have a current library card? Yes - 9 No - 0# of evaluations: 9