WRITING FOR CHARITY
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Children authors join together to benefit The Wheel Chair Project
On Saturday, July 19 several children’s authors, including New York Times bestselling authors Brandon Mull and Shannon Hale, will host a Writing for Charity event at the Salt Lake City Main Library (200 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah). All profits from the event will go toward The Wheelchair Project.
Writers will talk about their process, how to write for a young audience, storytelling tips, and the ins and outs of the publishing business. In addition, a workshop will be held by professionals for participants interested in receiving advice on their own personal picture book text or the first page of a novel.
Cost: $45 (tax deductible)
Event breakdown:
9:00 am - Registration
9:15 – 10:15 am - Panel discussion in the auditorium
10:30 – 11:15 - Break out discussions in topic groups
11:30 – 1:00 - Small group workshops
On the day of the event, bring 15 copies of the first page of your
novel or picture book text (maximum word count: 300 words) for some
hands on workshopping.
One-hundred percent of the proceeds (after the nominal location fee) go to The Wheelchair Project, a wonderful charity that donates new wheelchairs to people in third world countries, many of whom have never had one. A wheelchair can completely change the life of a disabled person, offering mobility, increased independence, and a chance to go to school or find employment. Because this charity is administered by volunteers with LDS Philanthropy, there is no overhead and every penny donated goes directly to purchasing wheelchairs. This is not a religious charity—the wheelchairs go to the needy regardless of their faith. Thank you for supporting this extraordinary cause!
What: Several children’s authors, including New York Times bestsellers Brandon Mull and Shannon Hale, will host a Writing For Charity event at the Salt Lake City Main Library with all the profits going to The Wheel Chair Project. The writers will talk about their process, how to write for a young audience, storytelling tips, and the ins and outs of the publishing business In addition, a workshop will be held by professionals for participants interested in receiving advice on their own personal picture book text or the first page of a novel.
Who: Participating authors: Brandon Mull (Fablehaven); Shannon Hale (Princess Academy); Mette Ivie Harrison (The Prince and the Hound), Ann Cannon (Pirate Pete and Pirate Joe), Kristyn Crow (Bedtime at the Swamp), Becky Hickox , Kimberley Heuston, Anne Bowen, Aprilynne Pike, Ann Dee Ellis, Mike Knudson, and Wendy Toliver.
When: Saturday, July 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Salt Lake City Main Library (200 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah)
Why: The events purpose is to raise money for The Wheel Chair Project
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