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Architecture and World Building (Ryan Gebhart)
The fantasy genre has endless avenues to express a story. One of those options is the very physical world the story takes place in. Drawing a simple map and giving names to places is never enough. Those places need to be there. How are they involved in the world you’ve created? Better yet, should they belong? What makes that castle in that city unique? Join Ryan as he shares his joint passions: Writing and Architecture.
Between the Lines and Behind the Scenes: Loving Books through Literary Analysis (C.H. Williams)
Let’s look in the nooks and crannies of favorite books. Explore the ways authors draw on symbols to paint an immersive picture, and how readers can track those ideas to gain clues about the world and characters therein. Williams will talk about the creative process, and what happens when symbols take on a life beyond what the author originally intended; and beyond that, how readers can step even deeper into worlds they love by following the bread-crumbs left behind by the author. This workshop will make you a better author.
GOT A STORY IDEA? NOW WHAT? 5 TIPS FOR TURNING IT INTO A FINISHED BOOK (I.M. Maynard)
In this workshop, I.M. Maynard, the author of the Roger Tarkington and the Magic Calendar middle grade time travel series, will share his top 5 tips for turning a story idea into a finished manuscript that’s ready for the publishing stage.
The tips, which I.M. Maynard will describe in-depth during the workshop, include:
(1) Netflix-ify Your Idea;
(2) Plan for a Balanced School Lunch;
(3) Learn from Google Maps;
(4) Type More, Type Less; and
(5) Mute the Applause Button.
Got Research? Try This! (Lynda Gillow)
Ever get stuck doing research? Finding only stuff you don’t need or can’t use? Stop in to learn some tips to make your research more efficient and less frustrating. Learn about Google’s Advanced search and the UDLibSearch resources available to Delaware students for free. We will also compare Google, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, and library resources (Gale in Context: High School and Britannica from UDLibSEARCH). This workshop is great for librarians, teachers and those who are college-bound.
Making Art From Your Words (Jennifer Greer)
Art teacher Jennifer Greer will teach you how to make your text visually pleasing. From this hands-on workshop, you will take away an artistically drawn letter that may be used when publishing time comes. Get artsy and come have fun! The possibilities are endless.
My Rainbow: From Life Journey to Book (Deshanna and Trinity Neal)
Deshanna and Trinity will read the children’s book that they have created. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Deshanna and Trinity about their lives as advocates, as authors, and as writers.
The Power of Words in Government (Senator Marie Pinkney)
When you lobby a cause, you have two minutes to make your case. What words should you use? What do legislators want to hear? State Senator Marie Pinkney will give you the lowdown. She is part of the black caucus and a sponsor of HB 199 (a bill that has proposed an amendment to our state constitution giving LGBT+ and persons with disabilities rights as a protected class within the state.)
Social Media and Engagement (Taylor Garbowski)
Do you feel like you are missing out on potential connections and education through social media? There are a number of ways to get involved with communities that match your personal interests and research needs. If you would like to know tips and tricks for how you can utilize different platforms and navigate the digital social world academically, this is the workshop for you. (Librarians and Teachers)
Starfish - Let’s Discuss
Books can change lives. They influence how you think about the world, and more importantly, the people in it. How did this Printz Honor Winner change your perspective? Do you live by rules that help you fit in with societal expectations? How did the poetic form shape the story for you. Come and discuss it. Let’s get ready to hear Lisa Fipps speak during our author panel on February 27th at 4:30pm.
Up Close and Personal: Jasmine Warga
Jasmine is the daughter of Jordanian immigrants. It was expected that she would do something practical and stable… not writing. After getting a degree in Art History and History, she secured her first job as a science teacher in Texas. (Yes, that’s strange!) Where did all of this lead her?... Straight to our Festival. She has written award winning books and became nationally acclaimed. Learn how her life experiences influenced her stories and her desire to write.
The fantasy genre has endless avenues to express a story. One of those options is the very physical world the story takes place in. Drawing a simple map and giving names to places is never enough. Those places need to be there. How are they involved in the world you’ve created? Better yet, should they belong? What makes that castle in that city unique? Join Ryan as he shares his joint passions: Writing and Architecture.
Between the Lines and Behind the Scenes: Loving Books through Literary Analysis (C.H. Williams)
Let’s look in the nooks and crannies of favorite books. Explore the ways authors draw on symbols to paint an immersive picture, and how readers can track those ideas to gain clues about the world and characters therein. Williams will talk about the creative process, and what happens when symbols take on a life beyond what the author originally intended; and beyond that, how readers can step even deeper into worlds they love by following the bread-crumbs left behind by the author. This workshop will make you a better author.
GOT A STORY IDEA? NOW WHAT? 5 TIPS FOR TURNING IT INTO A FINISHED BOOK (I.M. Maynard)
In this workshop, I.M. Maynard, the author of the Roger Tarkington and the Magic Calendar middle grade time travel series, will share his top 5 tips for turning a story idea into a finished manuscript that’s ready for the publishing stage.
The tips, which I.M. Maynard will describe in-depth during the workshop, include:
(1) Netflix-ify Your Idea;
(2) Plan for a Balanced School Lunch;
(3) Learn from Google Maps;
(4) Type More, Type Less; and
(5) Mute the Applause Button.
Got Research? Try This! (Lynda Gillow)
Ever get stuck doing research? Finding only stuff you don’t need or can’t use? Stop in to learn some tips to make your research more efficient and less frustrating. Learn about Google’s Advanced search and the UDLibSearch resources available to Delaware students for free. We will also compare Google, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, and library resources (Gale in Context: High School and Britannica from UDLibSEARCH). This workshop is great for librarians, teachers and those who are college-bound.
Making Art From Your Words (Jennifer Greer)
Art teacher Jennifer Greer will teach you how to make your text visually pleasing. From this hands-on workshop, you will take away an artistically drawn letter that may be used when publishing time comes. Get artsy and come have fun! The possibilities are endless.
My Rainbow: From Life Journey to Book (Deshanna and Trinity Neal)
Deshanna and Trinity will read the children’s book that they have created. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Deshanna and Trinity about their lives as advocates, as authors, and as writers.
The Power of Words in Government (Senator Marie Pinkney)
When you lobby a cause, you have two minutes to make your case. What words should you use? What do legislators want to hear? State Senator Marie Pinkney will give you the lowdown. She is part of the black caucus and a sponsor of HB 199 (a bill that has proposed an amendment to our state constitution giving LGBT+ and persons with disabilities rights as a protected class within the state.)
Social Media and Engagement (Taylor Garbowski)
Do you feel like you are missing out on potential connections and education through social media? There are a number of ways to get involved with communities that match your personal interests and research needs. If you would like to know tips and tricks for how you can utilize different platforms and navigate the digital social world academically, this is the workshop for you. (Librarians and Teachers)
Starfish - Let’s Discuss
Books can change lives. They influence how you think about the world, and more importantly, the people in it. How did this Printz Honor Winner change your perspective? Do you live by rules that help you fit in with societal expectations? How did the poetic form shape the story for you. Come and discuss it. Let’s get ready to hear Lisa Fipps speak during our author panel on February 27th at 4:30pm.
Up Close and Personal: Jasmine Warga
Jasmine is the daughter of Jordanian immigrants. It was expected that she would do something practical and stable… not writing. After getting a degree in Art History and History, she secured her first job as a science teacher in Texas. (Yes, that’s strange!) Where did all of this lead her?... Straight to our Festival. She has written award winning books and became nationally acclaimed. Learn how her life experiences influenced her stories and her desire to write.
