Young Adult Author Rebecca Fjelland Davis

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$205

Project of

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

June 2012

End Date

June 2012

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Brown

Project Overview

Rebecca Fjelland Davis, a young adult author from the Mankato area, conducted a multimedia presentation on writing for young adults as part of the library’s monthly Teen Book Group meeting. She also signed copies of her books. This event took place at New Ulm Public Library. Ms. Davis later conducted a reading, answered questions, and signed copies of her book during an all-ages open house at The Grand Center for Arts & Culture in New Ulm. She read from her short story in the new collection “Girl Meets Boy” as well as her 2011 novel “Chasing AllieCat.” These programs differed from the original description of the program, which was to be two readings at the library. The opportunity to utilize Ms. Davis’ teaching background for a young adult workshop as well as partnering with The Grand allowed us to expand this program.

Project Details

Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event: Friday, June 8, 2012. Teen writing workshop at New Ulm Public Library (attendance: 5); All-ages open house at The Grand Center for Arts & Culture, New Ulm (attendance: 9). / We anticipated at least 10 young adults will attend the Teen Book Group event. 5 teens attended. -- At least 20 people will attend the all-ages presentation. 9 people attended.

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$205

Other Funds Leveraged

$160

Direct expenses

$365

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Written surveys were distributed to attendees at both presentations. Participants were expected to learn something about Rebecca Davis’s writing process, actively participate in the discussion by sharing information or asking questions, and/or be interested in checking out materials from the library’s young adult collection.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Library staff observed a majority of attendees listening attentively to both programs. Several people asked questions, and several attendees stated they enjoyed the events.

Source of Additional Funds

Traverse des Sioux Library System and Rebecca Fjelland Davis; New Ulm Community Access Television; The Grand Center for Arts & Culture; Friends of the New Ulm Public Library; local businesses and media outlets.
Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program:
Rebecca Fjelland Davis – presentations; New Ulm Community Access Television – filmed writing workshop for cablecast; The Grand Center for Arts & Culture – hosted open house; Friends of the New Ulm Public Library – publicity, refreshments for writing workshop; Local businesses and media outlets – publicity