YOUNG AUTHORS WORKSHOP Boeckman Middle School, March 14, 2012

Mary Evanson Bleckwehl is the author of the six-time award winning book Henry! You’re Late Again and a featured speaker to motivate

young writers.

Charwells will provide multiple promotions during March to attract students to healthier options.

Mac Gimse working with students. He has also created over 2000 bronze sculptures and challenges students to connect with art.

Mac Gimse, Professor Emeritus of Art at St. Olaf College, leads students through a creative process in the creation of poetry.

Ben Heckmann, a 14 year old author from Farmington, provides a real world inspiration for elementary aged writers.

Accomplished author Kate Vogl discusses writing a memoir style book with students.

Students even made their own books under the direction of Tom Spence from the Minnesota Center for Book Arts Youth Program.

Jen Legatt, Tech Integration Specialist and Andrea Brokl, GEL Teacher at Akin Road assisted students with writing for video.