Mary Casanova - Children's Author
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,621
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2012
End Date
June 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Mahnomen
Polk
Project Overview
Presentation teaching participants about writing children’s books and the creative process leading to publication. Six presentations were held in the LARL region from February 12-13, 2013. Presentations were held at the Barnesville Library, Crookston Library, Detroit Lakes Library, Fertile Library, Mahnomen Library, and Moorhead Library.
Project Details
392
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,621
Other Funds Leveraged
$335
Direct expenses
$5,957
Administration costs
$140
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.010536398467
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will learn about one prolific author's writing process and path to publication. They will learn about how the author: uses geography and experience for inspiration; draws on sensory details to establish setting; and must persevere through rej
Measurable Outcome(s)
Sample survey results asking what did you like best about the program are: How she creates her books; the author engaged the audience and delivered a top-notch presentation; The program addresses both the process of research and writing and the joy/importance of stories/reading; was visual as well as auditory; Encouragement for young teen readers and writers.
Source of Additional Funds
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street South, P.O. Box 900
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56561
Phone
(218)233-3757 x127
Email
lynchl@exchange.larl.org
Administered By
Administered by