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2008 Kerlan award and Professional development morning

 

Please download your registration and information form here.

The registration deadline for the Professional Morning and the Lunch is May 1, 2008.

RSVPs to attend only the ceremony are appreciated via email or phone (612) 624-4576 at any time.

Kerlan professional development Morning

Saturday, May 10, 2008 9-11:30 a.m.
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120

From Idea to Word to Final Brushstroke and Period: How a Book is Born
Come hear author Lise Lunge-Larsen talk about her collaboration with Betsy Bowen for The Troll with No Heart in His Body. Following the presentation, participants will discover more about how a book is created by exploring original materials from the Kerlan Collection. Tours of the Andersen Library storage caverns will be available.
Cost: $25 ($20 for Kerlan Friends, $5 for Students)

 

Kerlan Award Lunch

Saturday, May 10, 2008 Noon - 1 p.m.
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Atrium and Room 120

Enjoy a buffet lunch with other Kerlan Friends, teachers, librarians, children’s literature aficionados, and our esteemed guests. Books will also be available on site for purchase from Red Balloon Bookshop. Original Myers’ manuscript and Kraus’ art from the Kerlan Collection will be on display.
Cost: $25 ($20 for Kerlan Friends, $15 for Students)

 

Kerlan Award Ceremony

Saturday, May 10, 2008 1-3 p.m.
Willey Hall 125

The climax of this day is the Kerlan Award Ceremony. The awards are presented and Walter Dean Myers will make remarks.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public