[Michlib-l] Rare Opportunity in A2--Marion Dane Bauer & Coe Booth

[Shutta Crum]

Please spread the word about this great opportunity for anyone interested in
writing. Bauer and Booth will be teaching at the Kerrytown Concert Hall in
Ann Arbor, under the auspices of the Vermont College of Fine Arts.  Below is
the press release, there is also a link where you can find a poster to let
your patrons know about it.  Thanks!
 
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The Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA Program of Writing for Children and
Young Adults presents:

VCFA Day in Ann Arbor

 <http://www.vcfa.edu/wcya/news/registration-open-vcfa-day-ann-arbor> VCFA
in Ann Arbor
<http://www.vcfa.edu/wcya/news/registration-open-vcfa-day-ann-arbor> is an
extraordinary event presented by the prestigious Vermont College of Fine
Arts MFA program with the intention to empower and inspire individuals who
share a passion for literature written for children and young adults.
Writers, teachers, librarians, and those interested in children's literature
are invited to attend. The day will be richly filled with inspiring
lectures, workshops, discussions, readings, receptions, an alumni showcase,
great food, and more. 





Featured speakers will be Newbery Honor-winning Marion Dane Bauer
<http://www.mariondanebauer.com/> and New York Times best-seller, Coe
<http://coebooth.com/> Booth. Bauer has written over seventy books for
children and young adults and served as one of VCFA's founding faculty
members. Current faculty member Coe Booth's work is ALA acclaimed and has
been deemed as Best Fiction for Young Adults. Bauer's lecture and workshop
topic will be focus on psychic distance and point of view. Booth's lecture
and workshop topic will be on a character's interior life.




The event opens with a Friday evening reception, readings by the illustrious
faculty members, a book signing, and an alumni showcase. Saturday's full day
lecture and workshop sessions will culminate with a warm closing reception.




Consider registering for this one-time event in enchanting Ann Arbor,
Michigan and celebrate the importance and value of quality literature
written for children and young adults with highly acclaimed masters of the
craft. For more information access the Vermont College of Fine Arts website
at www.vcfa.edu/wcya or contact Debbie Gonzales
<http://www.debbiegonzales.com/>  at debbadee5 at gmail.com.




When: April 11 - 12

Where: Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Cost: $185.00 Early Bird Rate, $200 after Feb. 15




Click HERE
<http://www.debbiegonzales.com/vermont-college-of-fine-arts/2014/1/29/taking
-vcfa-on-the-road-once-again-vcfa-day-in-a2.html>  to download program
promotional posters.



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