Author Talk: Nicole Helget
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$127
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
April 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Waseca
Project Overview
Nicole Helget spoke about Stillwater, her new novel about 19th century-Minnesota twins and the Underground Railroad. She discussed the research methods and writing techniques she used to create this
work of historical fiction. She ended the program by signing books. There were lots of questions and discussion at both events and everyone who attended seemed enriched by the program.
Project Details
38 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$127
Other Funds Leveraged
$422
Direct expenses
$549
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will become more familiar with author Nicole Helget, enjoy an outstanding literary reading, become more knowledgeable about the writing experience, become more knowledgeable about 19th-century Minnesota, and enjoy direct access to a talented author.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Selected results from written survey distributed post-program: "[I enjoyed] Nicole's openness and transparence (regarding experiences and school history)." "She was fascinating. It was well rounded with her input and questions from the audience."
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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