2000 Children's Author Lecture
MONDAY • APRIL 10, 2000 • 7:30 P.M.
DOORS OPEN AT 6:45 P.M.
First Congregational Church
1126 S.W. Park Avenue • Portland
TICKETS: $10 ADULTS • $5 STUDENTS K-GRADE 12
Tickets on sale March 13 - April 8 at the Friends' Library Store at Central Library, Multnomah County Library Administration, Hillsdale Branch Library, Hollywood Branch Library and Midland Regional Library.
Tickets are also available at A Children's Place, Annie Bloom's Books, B. Dalton Bookseller at Vancouver Mall, The Looking Glass Book Store, Twenty-Third Avenue Books and Jackson's Books in Salem.
For more information or to order tickets by mail, call 503.988.5402.
After her talk, Creech will autograph her books, which will also be available for sale courtesy of Annie Bloom's Books.
ABOUT CREECH AND HER LECTURECreech's lecture will explore how readers and writers journey together in search of a story. The lecture theme reflects a common aspect of Creech's young adult novels. Her novels are known for their strong character studies of young women on personal journeys of self-discovery. Creech also explores family relationships and histories with depth, warmth and sensitivity. She looks to her own large family, lively childhood and experiences as a teacher for inspiration.
In addition to the 1995 Newbery Medal, Walk Two Moons has received six other international awards. Creech also earned international recognition for Chasing Redbird; its six awards include the American Library's Association's 1998 Best Books for Young Adults and the 1997 Parents' Choice Gold Award.
To learn more about Sharon Creech, visit the American Library Association's Web page about her or read Macmillan Publishers' short Sharon Creech biography.
TEACHERS: Visit Multnomah County Library's Sharon Creech Guide for lesson suggestions, additional Sharon Creech Internet links and more!
BOOK DISCUSSION LEADERS: Visit Multnomah County Library's Talk It Up! guides on Walk Two Moons and Chasing Redbird for questions to ask and ideas to discuss.
