Thomas Kingsley Troupe author visit
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2015
End Date
February 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Washington
Project Overview
Local Woodbury children's author Thomas Kingsley Troupe will visit WCL branches to speak with kids/families about his books and writing process in celebration of I Love to Read Month.
Project Details
79 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$300
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Children will get to meet the author of a popular children's book series in the community and learn first hand the process of writing and publishing a book.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Over 75 children and families (including two 3rd grade classrooms from Crest view Elementary in Cottage Grove) had the unique experience of meeting the author of one of their favorite book series, learning about his writing and illustrating process, and getting a first hand look at some of his upcoming new titles.
Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
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