For immediate release
October 25, 1999

CONFERENCE FOSTERS CREATIVE TALENT

Budding young authors and illustrators from across Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board will be exercising their creative muscles at the Young Authors and Illustrators Conference on November 4, 1999 at Bridge Street United Church. The conference will be an enrichment opportunity for approximately 120 Grades 6 & 7 students from the public school board.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in two workshops led by published authors and illustrators. Seven authors will participate; Chris Jackson is the author and illustrator of the China Plate Series; Eric Walters is the author of eight award-winning young adult novels including Stand Your Ground, Stars and Trapped in Ice; Jan Andrews is a traditional storyteller and author who's titles include Keri, The Auction and Pumpkin Time; Richard Scrimger is the author of The Nose from Jupiter, Still Life With Children and Crosstown; Diane Dawber will be at the conference with her illustrator, Pat Wilkinson; Rachna Gilmore is the author of a collection of short fiction and seven children's books; and George Swede has published 24 collections of poetry.

The day includes two workshops, a book fair and finally, a gathering where students can share their ideas and creations.
 

For more information contact:
Sue Case, Special Education Services,  966-1170  ext. 2131