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Youth Writing Festivals 2012

Youth Writing Festival

The Nebraska Writing Project is sponsoring two youth writing festivals this year. The first is on Saturday, March 3rd at Elkhorn High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The second is at the University of Nebraska at Kearney on April 28th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Both festivals are open to any student or teacher grades 9-12.

Cost per student is $15 early registration: $20 late registration.  Registration includes a t-shirt, notebook, and pencil  (subject to availability with late registrations).

To register or for more information, including scheduling updates, go to the Youth Festival Homepage.

Youth Writing Festival Brochure

Writing Camp 2011: Day 3 and 4

On Day 3,

Lori Gottula, a reporter for the Falls City Journal, spoke to the campers about the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a writer, or whatever you want to be in life. She shared the story of Sissy, a legally blind barrel rodeo rider from Falls City. Ms. Gottula has been writing a novel and screen play based on Sissy’s triumphant life.

Read more about her story at the Falls City Journal

Campers also received their Fine Lines Summer Camp 2011 T-shirts!

Lori Gottula shares what she knows about writing.
Campers show off their new t-shirts.
David is very excited about his new shirt!

 

 

On Day 4,

Julian Adair brought member of her dance studio to share the beauty and artistry of dance. She pointed out how dancing is a language all its own. Campers also displayed their writing hats for Hat Day!

David Martin in his Razorback Hat
Deron Larson and the other Camp Leaders Explain How Awesome the Camp is.
One of Adair's Dancers
The Troupe Creates a Living Sculpture

Fine Lines Summer Camp is Underway!

David Martin kicked off the 2011 Fine Lines Summer Camp at Beveridge Middle school Monday morning. This is a record year for attendance with participants ranging in age from elementary students to adults. The day began with David’s opening speech and Christina Allred (gifted facilitator with OPS), a cellist, who played while over 130 campers listened and wrote.

After the opening session, groups convened to their rooms where they wrote with their camp leaders. Then they all returned to the auditorium where David gave several homework assignments including:

  1. 1. List ten adjectives to describe good writing.
  2. 2. Describe what makes you a writer.
  3. List what you learned about writing today! (Metaphor, Mozart effect, etc.)

Then several campers shared their own writing in an open mic. session. There were some amazing writers at the microphone today!

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is Flag Day. Participants have been invited to show up in red, white and blue clothing. Teddy Roosevelt will be there in the morning to start off day two of Fine Lines Writing Camp!

 

Summer Camp 2011!

2011 Summer Camp form

2011 Summer Camp for Creative Writers

Grades 4-12, College, and Adults

Where: Beveridge Magnet Middle School

When: June 13-17, 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Open the attached form for more information.

We look forward to seeing you this summer! Write on!

2011 Summer Camp form

Fine Lines Wants to Help!

To All Fine Lines Members and Friends:

Wendy Lundeen is one of our Fine Lines Special Editors. She is a career educator, and her daughter has two boys, Dillon and Tyler, who have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Last year, we helped the family purchase a wheelchair accessible van for transportation. Please see the file attachment, which details their current needs. Fine Lines wants to help them again, and we are asking you to assist us. The boys, 7 ½ and 5 years old, are now both in wheelchairs. The family hopes to make a down payment on a handicap-accessible home, across the street from where the boys go to school.

Be gracious in 2011. Thank you.

David Martin
Fine Lines Editor

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