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SUNDAY, JAN. 19Write Out Loud CelebrationEnglert Theatre • 1-3PMFree and open to the public

Join us to celebrate creative writing by outstanding up-and-coming authors in grades 1-8! Enjoy games, prizes and delicious winter treats. Judges from Pearson have identifi ed two students from each grade to read their work on stage and receive the following awards:

The Write Stuff – judged based on language, clarity, structure, and emotional impact.

From the Heart – judged based on creativity, passion, and expressiveness.

Other student “Writers of Distinction” will be eligible to win amazing prizes including e-readers, gift certifi cates and fun gifts from area merchants!

FRIDAY, JAN. 17

Once Upon a TimeSheraton Iowa City • 6PM The Once Upon a Time young author dinner is a magical literary celebration to honor stories written and performed by children from each elementary school in Iowa City. We are proud to welcome best-selling children’s book author and illustrator Loren Long as keynote speaker for the evening. Loren is the creator of the New York Times bestselling Otis series and illustrator of President Barack Obama’s Letter To My Daughters: Of Thee I Sing, the re-illustrated edition of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, and Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna.

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Reading Road Trip withIPTV’s Dan Wardell

Meet the AuthorsGet autographs from featured student authors and mingle with published children’s book authors. (10:15-10:45)

Stuck: A Skit with the Iowa Children’s Museum Floyd’s kite is stuck in a tree. How can he get it down? Enjoy Floyd’s hilarious problem-solving skills as much more than the kite gets stuck! Based on the book by Oliver Jeffers. (11:15 - 11:45)

Book Character Meet and GreetMeet Skippyjon Jones, Little Critter, Curious George, Clifford, Olivia, and Lilly! Sponsored by Hills Bank.

Alice in Wonderlandby Nolte Academy

Reading Road Trip withIPTV’s Dan Wardell

Draw a Poem/Cuenta Poemas Illustrados with Ana Merino Poetry and art combine in this bilingual celebration of creativity.

Stuck: A Skit with the Iowa Children’s Museum (see description above)

Book Character Meet and GreetMeet Skippyjon Jones, Little Critter, Curious George, Clifford, Olivia, and Lilly! Sponsored by Hills Bank.

MusicIC: Where Music and Literature MeetHear Goodnight Moon, Pecos Bill, and The Story of Ferdinand in a whole new way! (10:15-10:45)

Loren LongPresentation by the creator of the New York Times bestselling Otis series and illustrator of President Barack Obama’s Letter To My Daughters: Of Thee I Sing, the re-illustrated edition of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, and Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna.

Laura Purdie SalasPoet and author of more than 100 books for kids, including Bookspeak! Poems About Books and A Leaf Can Be...

Comic Gallery (1 - 4:30PM Teen Space)View a gallery of artwork and comic strips produced in the workshop.

Katherine HouseNonfi ction author of The White House for Kids (to be released February 1, 2014) and Lighthouses for Kids.

Sarah AronsonAuthor of three novels for kids and teens: Head Case, Beyond Lucky, and Believe.

Brian FarreyAuthor of the fantasy series The Vengekeep Prophesies, with the newly released title The Shadowhand Covenant, and young adult novel With or Without You.

The Little Engine That CouldJohnson Room in the Sheraton, 9AM - 12PM Full steam ahead for Lego and BRIO Train fun with Dan Daly,

Book Drive - Welcome Booth, Sheraton, 9AM - 4:30PM Bring a book to donate to the United Way partner agencies.

Comic Book Confi dentialCarver Room by Share in the Sheraton, 10AM - 12PM Learn from three comic book gurus - Eric Gapstur, Aaron Gillespie, and Phil Hester - how to transform an idea into a comic. Challenge yourself to be creative! For grades 5 and up.

Afterwards stop by the Library’s Teen Space 1 - 4:30PM to view a gallery of artwork and comic strips produced in the workshop.

Junior High Writing Jam!Fair Grounds Cafe, 345 S. Dubuque St. 12PM - 2PM (One block south of the Sheraton, just off Burlington.)Led by instructors from the Iowa Youth Writing Project. Come together with other writers to compare ideas and be inspired to write something new. Meet visiting authors Sarah Aronson and Brian Farrey.

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