The Young Authors Conference (YAC) promotes student enthusiasm and competence in written communication. It focuses on the concept that students must be encouraged early in their academic lives if they are to become effective communicators.

Through interaction with established authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers, illustrators, journalists and teachers of writing, over 4,700 students who attend Young Authors Conference each year, discover and explore their writing talents and potential.

Space still available for May 2008 Young Authors Conference!

To register, download the Young Authors Conference Intent Form below and return to as ASAP by fax or mail.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Busse, YAC Support at 612/638-1500, x 0 or nancy.busse@metroecsu.org.

Young Authors Conference Intent Form
YAC Flyer
YAC Participant Feedback

Students in grades 4 through 8 will have the opportunity to attend the Young Authors Conference on Jan 31 or Feb 1or May 27, 28, 29, or 30, 2008 on the Bethel University campus in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Support materials provided to teachers serve to strengthen the focus of the conference as well as enhance outcomes for learners.

Fee:
$63/student; $33/ student for Metro ECSU members; $43/student non-public pilot

A Book Fair which is open to students each day of the Young Authors Conference allows them to browse and purchase many of the works
of conference presenters.

Authors and illustrators are also available during the conference to autograph their works for students.

Colleen Feller
612/638-1511 or colleen.feller@metroecsu.org

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