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| | Young Writers' Festival February 9, 2012; 10:00-2:00 Glenn County Fairgrounds in Orland $5 per student entry fee *Submissions due January 11, 2012* Below are documents providing information including registration for this school year's event which takes place on February 9, 2012. Please check back as more documents will be added.
WORKSHOP CHOICES
Rubrics that judges will be using for scoring entries.
Registration form
To Do's before the event
Brochure for students outlining the event | |
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| | Back by popular demand, Michael Katz will entertain students with his art of storytelling. For those attending his workshop, he'll teach you the tricks of the trade.
Purchase Michael Katz's CD at the event for $15 or from his website. Bring it to have is signed. |  Far Away and Close to Home |
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| | Mina Javaherbin's book, GOAL! is nominated for this year's California Young Reader Medal competition for the best Picture Book for Older Readers category.
Buy Ms. Javaherbin's books at the event for $12.75 each (cash or check to Teacher's Book connection), and she'll personally sign it for you! | |
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|  Goal! | |  The Secret Message |
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| | Elizabeth Gomez is an award winning artist, book illustrator, muralist and story-teller. She is originally from Mexico City but calls the Bay Area her home. She believes that art-making is what makes every day special. She has 2 daughters, 1 dog, two cats and 5 fish.
Ms. Gomez's books can be found used on Amazon.com. She may have some available for purchase at the event. | |
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|  The Upside Down Boy |  A Moon in My Pillow |  Moony Luna |
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| | Here are the current workshop choices for the 2012 event. Descriptions and possible additions coming soon. You will be choosing to attend 2 of these workshops. Workshops subject to change.
1. Michael Katz: storytelling
2. Mina Javaherbin: writing and publishing
3. Elizabeth Gomez: illustrating and publishing
4. Teresa Lightle: digital storytelling
5. GCOE staff: using iPad apps for language arts
6. Amanda VonKleist: poetry
7. Dawn McConnell: writer's improv
8. Rob Parsons: journalism
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| |  2011 Winners | |
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| | EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
On February 10, 2011 close to 300 students from nine schools attended the Glenn County Office of Education’s 4th annual Young Writers’ Festival. These students, in grades 4th-8th, submitted a piece of writing prior to the event. Using a rubric, the writing was judged and winners were announced at the festival.
Winning entries have been bound into books given to each participating school's library. There is also a copy at the Library Media Center available for check out.
Read the quotes and see the pictures below showcasing the events of the day. Links to our featured presenters are also listed. | |
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| | | "I liked when Jeff Savage explained about his sports books but in a really funny way." (student) | "Mike Graf's workshop was the best. He really inspires me!" (student) | "The presentations were very inspiring." (student) | | "I liked the workshops because they were very informative and kid-friendly. They helped me understand more about writing." (student) | "My fifth graders loved it! They are hoping that their 6th grade teacher will take them next year." (teacher) | "The Young Writers' Festival is one of the highlights of my classes' year. My students love interacting with real authors." (teacher) | | "Students enjoyed the whole event. It gave a purpose for writing." (teacher) | "I loved some of the author's techniques." (student) | "I loved Mike Graf's workshop because he goes and experiences what he is going to write about." (student) |
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| |  Liz Brakmann, teaching students to write public service announcements for Glenn County's watershed. |  Orland Free Library's Children Services Librarian, Nancy Leek showing students the art of origami. |
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|  Serena LaRossa of Chico, sharing her love of poetry in this interactive workshop. |  Jon Shult, Oroville artist, taught students how to draw comic book characters. |  GCOE Superintendent Tracey Quarne congratulating one of the winners. |
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| | 2011 Keynote Speakers
Jeff Savage
Jeff Savage has written more than 150 books including biographies of positive role models in sports and entertainment, current events, and historical accounts of settling the West. Learn more about Jeff Savage by visiting his website. Teachers may request his books by contacting the Library Media Center.
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| | M. Sarah Klise
Sarah Klise collaborates with her sister, Kate, on popular children's books including the "Regarding the..." series and the "43 Old Cemetery Road" graphic mystery series. While Kate provides the text for their books, Sarah provides the illustrations.
Ms. Klise draws and paints in her studio in Berkeley, CA, and teaches drawing to children and adults in San Francisco's China Town. Check out her website to learn more about her books and illustrations. Teachers may check out her books for classroom viewing by contacting the Library Media Center. | |
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| | Special Thanks
Thanks go out to all that made this event possible. From gathering quality presenters to organizing registrations, making nametags to stuffing bags, this event could not have happened without the dedicated help of staff members.
Thanks also to our judges, who take on the difficult task of reading entries:
Sherry Cowan, Library Clerk and credentialed teacher
Shirley Diaz, GCOE Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Kathryn Hood, Head Start Supervisor and former elementary school teacher
Michelle Kelley, Teacher Librarian, Hamilton Union High School
Nancy Leek, Orland Free Library Children’s Librarian
Tracey McEckron, District Librarian, Orland Unified
Dusty Thompson, SPARK Academic Alignment Teacher
And finally, a huge thank you to the people and organizations that donated funds and prizes for our students:
Broadbent & Associates
Willows Public Library Board of Trustees
Willows Friends of the Library
Mike Savage
Sarah Klise
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